Historical Fiction· United States
Works (Child's History of England / Master Humphrey's Clock)
by Charles DickensAggregate Editorial Score30/100
Library Journal
Published 1958English
Buy on Amazon → About This Book
Works (Child's History of England / Master Humphrey's Clock) by Charles Dickens is a landmark work of historical fiction, first published in 1958. Published in 1958, Works (Child's History of England / Master Humphrey's Clock) by Charles Dickens is a richly researched historical novel that brings the past to vivid life.
Book Details
About the Category
🗺️ Historical Fiction
Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.
Explore all Historical Fiction books →Country of Origin
🇺🇸 United States
This book is part of United States's rich literary tradition.
Explore books from United States →Editorial Assessment
Charles Dickens published Works (Child's History of England / Master Humphrey's Clock) in 1958, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of historical fiction from United States. The book's treatment of the human condition accounts for much of its enduring reputation.
With an editorial score of 30/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys.
What distinguishes Works (Child's History of England / Master Humphrey's Clock) is how it handles its central concerns — the human condition — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it.
Within United States's literary landscape, Charles Dickens occupies a significant position. Works (Child's History of England / Master Humphrey's Clock) is both a personal artistic statement and a contribution to a tradition shaped by the country's history and cultural concerns.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.
Awards & Recognition
Library Journal
notable · national
195830
Charles Dickens is a celebrated author from United Kingdom known for influential works of literary fiction.
What to Read Next
literary-fiction
Midnight's Children
Salman Rushdie· 1981
★Nobel Prize in Literature★Booker Prize
Editorial Score100/100
literary-fiction
The God of Small Things
Arundhati Roy· 1997
★Nobel Prize in Literature★Booker Prize
Editorial Score100/100
historical-fiction
Wolf Hall
Hilary Mantel· 2009
★Booker Prize★Costa Book Award
Editorial Score100/100
literary-fiction
The Tin Drum
Günter Grass· 1999
★Nobel Prize in Literature
Editorial Score98/100
literary-fiction
Celestial Bodies
Jokha Alharthi· 2010
★Booker Prize
Editorial Score93/100
literary-fiction
A Brief History of Seven Killings
Marlon James· 2015
★Booker Prize
Editorial Score89/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Popular on 50 Best Books
Best Science Fiction Books of All TimeScience FictionBooker Prize Winners — Complete List & GuideLiterary PrizesNobel Prize in Literature — Every Winner Since 1901Literary PrizesClassic Literature Reading List — 50 Essential BooksReading GuidesBest Books for Beginners — 20 Easy Reads for New BookloversReading Guides