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Raven that terrorised writer’s children and later caught attention of Edgar Allan Poe among animals celebratedOf the many compelling characters penned by Charles Dickens, Bull’s-eye and Grip are perhaps as instantly recognisable as their human owners.The bull terrier in Oliver Twist whose viciousness mirrors that of his murderous master, Bill Sikes, and the chatty raven in Barnaby Rudge are among a plethora of animals to feature in his novels. Continue reading...