John Dickens he died. The death certificate listed the cause of death as: "Rupture of the urethra from old standing stricture and consequent mortification of the scrotum from infiltration of urine." Dickens depicted his father in the character of Wilkins Micawber in his semi-autobiographical novel "David Copperfield". John Dickens was buried in Highgate Cemetery, where in 1863 his remains were joined by those of his wife Elizabeth. John Dickens John Dickens (21 August 1785 – 31 March 1851) was the father of English novelist Charles Dickens and was the model for Mr Micawber in his son's semi-autobiographical novel "David Copperfield". The son
My Turn to Make the Tea My Turn to Make the Tea My Turn to Make the Tea is the third semi-autobiographical book by the British author Monica Dickens. First published in 1951 by Michael Joseph, the book relates Dickens' time working as a junior reporter on the "Downingham Post" in the fictional town of Downingham. The book is important for revealing the obstacles faced by many early women reporters in the world of journalism. Set just after World War II, "My Turn to Make the Tea" relates the story of 'Poppy', the new and inexperienced junior reporter on the old-established provincial newspaper the "Downingham Post"