A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is a classic tale published by Chancellor Press in 1984. This edition is a facsimile of the 1916 London edition by Harrap and consists of 112 pages in English. The story follows Ebenezer Scrooge, a miser who undergoes a profound transformation after encountering a series of spectral visitors. Dickens crafted this narrative during a challenging time in his life, aiming to supplement his family’s income, and it has since become a cherished part of holiday traditions.
Readers will find that A Christmas Carol explores themes of charity and goodwill through Scrooge’s eerie journey across Christmases past, present, and future. The characters reflect various qualities often associated with Dickens himself, adding depth to the narrative. This enduring story continues to resonate with audiences, reminding them of the importance of generosity and compassion during the festive season.
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This edition is a facsimile of the edition published in London by Harrap in 1916.
In October 1843, Charles Dickens ― heavily in debt and obligated to his publisher ― began work on a book to help supplement his family’s meagre income. That volume, A Christmas Carol, has long since become one of the most beloved stories in the English language. As much a part of the holiday season as holly, mistletoe, and evergreen wreaths, this perennial favourite continues to delight new readers and rekindle thoughts of charity and goodwill.
With its characters exhibiting many qualities ― as well as failures ― often ascribed to Dickens himself, the imaginative and entertaining tale relates Ebenezer Scrooge’s eerie encounters with a series of spectral visitors. Journeying with them through Christmases past, present, and future, he is ultimately transformed from an arrogant, obstinate, and insensitive miser to a generous, warm-hearted, and caring human being. Written by one of England’s greatest and most popular novelists, A Christmas Carol has come to epitomize the true meaning of Christmas.
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