Charles Dickens, the acclaimed Victorian writer known for his timeless works such as “Oliver Twist” and “A Christmas Carol,” was not only a master of prose but also a man afflicted by a mysterious nocturnal torment: insomnia. Countless stories surround his struggle with sleep and the extraordinary solution he believed could solve his problem: resting on a bed facing north, with arms outstretched at his sides.
The Legend of the Insomniac Literary Giant
Dickens, a literary genius, was also a complex individual, with his idiosyncrasies and peculiar beliefs. The insomnia that plagued him was not a well-guarded secret but rather a well-known aspect of his private life. It is said that he was tormented by sleepless nights, where sleep seemed an elusive illusion.