The Battle of Life: A Love Story is a novella by Charles Dickens, 1st published in 1846. It's the fourth of his five "Christmas Books", coming after The Cricket on the Hearth, followed by The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain. The setting is an English village that stands on the site of a historic battle. Some characters refer to the battle as a metaphor for the struggles of life, hence the title.The story is basically divided into three parts.It bears some resemblance to The Cricket on the Hearth in two respects: it has a non-urban setting, and it involves a romantic twist. It is even less of a social novel than is Cricket. As is typical with Dickens, the ending is a happy one. This novel basically depicts the battles one faces in life and winning them. Unlike his other stories, this does not have any supernatural reference.
About the Author
Charles Dickens, in full, Charles John Huffam Dickens was born on February 7, 1812, in Portsmouth, on the southern coast of England. He was a British novelist, journalist, editor, illustrator and social commentator. Charles Dickens was a prolific and highly influential 19th century British author, who penned such acclaimed works as 'Oliver Twist,' 'A Christmas Carol,' 'David Copperfield' and 'Great Expectations.'He is remembered as one of the most important writers of the Victorian era. Among his accomplishments, he has been lauded for providing a stark portrait of the Victorian era underclass, helping to bring about societal change. The range, compassion, and intelligence of his apprehension of his society and its shortcomings enriched his novels. He created some of the world's best-known fictional characters. He enjoyed a wider popularity during his lifetime than had any previous author.By the 20th century, critics and scholars had recognised him as a literary genius.
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