The influence of Charles Dickens’ novels on modern English culture and the English language

The article analyzes and describes Ch. Dickens’ cultural contribution. The study shows that Ch. Dickens’ works have significantly enriched English culture and the English language and, keeping its relevance and popularity, continue to be reflected in modern English cultural context. The proof of Ch. Dickens’ great influence on modern English culture is the fact that he, as well as the characters and the themes of his books, are often mentioned in modern internet communication, in internet memes in particular.