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A Christmas Carol

By Charles Dickens
Series: The Penguin English Library
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In A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens weaves a story of redemption centred around Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man. Scrooge is visited by three spirits on Christmas Eve who guide him through experiences of the past, present, and future, highlighting the impacts of his life choices. This journey transforms Scrooge, leading to a profound change in his attitude towards life and others.
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This classic tale by Charles Dickens may appeal to you if you enjoy heart-warming stories about redemption and transformation filled with rich characterisation. Set during the festive season, it offers a timeless message of compassion and the joy of giving, making it a perfect read for those who cherish tales of personal growth and the power of kindness.

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A Christmas Carol

Tells the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, who is haunted by three spirits and learns the true meaning of Christmas has had.

With A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens created a modern fairy tale and shaped our ideas of Christmas.

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The new paperback series- Penguin English Library

Every idiot who goes around with 'Merry Christmas' on his lips, should be boiled with his own pudding

After reading A Christmas Carol, the notoriously reclusive Thomas Carlyle was 'seized with a perfect convulsion of hospitality' and threw not one but two Christmas dinner parties. The impact of the story may not always have been so dramatic, but, along with Dickens's other Christmas writings, it has had a lasting and significant influence upon our ideas about the Christmas spirit, and about the season as a time for celebration, charity, and memory.

Series: The Penguin English Library

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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is celebrated for its timeless story and powerful moral lessons, often praised for its vivid characterisation and emotional depth. Reviewers frequently highlight Dickens' ability to blend festive cheer with a critique of social inequalities, providing a heartwarming yet thought-provoking read. Its enduring popularity is attributed to the transformative journey of Ebenezer Scrooge, which continues to resonate with readers across generations.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141389479

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 November 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 90g

Pages: 112

Collections

Charles Dickens Children’s, Teenage and Educational Christmas Books and Gifts Fiction General Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: The Penguin English Library

About the Author

Charles Dickens (1812-70) had his first, astounding success with his first novel The Pickwick Papers and never looked back. In an extraordinarily full life he wrote, campaigned and spoke on a huge range of issues, and was involved in many of the key aspects of Victorian life, by turns cajoling, moving and irritating. He completed fourteen full-length novels and volume after volume of journalism. A Christmas Carol was met with instant success and has enjoyed enduring popularity, never going out of print since its publication in December 1843. The Pickwick Papers, Oliver Twist, Nicholas Nickleby, The Old Curiosity Shop, Barnaby Rudge, Martin Chuzzlewit, Dombey and Son, David Copperfield, Bleak House, Hard Times, Little Dorrit, A Tale of Two Cities, Great Expectations, Our Mutual Friend and The Mystery of Edwin Drood are also published in the Penguin English Library.

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