# Charles Dickens — The Private Papers of Henry Ryecroft character guide

> Charles Dickens in The Private Papers of Henry Ryecroft by George Gissing.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Dickens

**First appearance:** 0003-i

## Who they are

Referenced as a novelist whose characters and style are discussed.

## In the story

### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_private_papers_of_henry_ryecroft_se/chapters/xxii)

Contrasted with Trollope; his artistic fervor and inspiring work habits are praised, despite his own commercial struggles.

### [XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_private_papers_of_henry_ryecroft_se/chapters/xx)

Mentioned as the creator of Mr. Pecksniff, a peculiarly English manifestation of piety.

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