{"product_id":"a-christmas-carol-collectors-edition-illustrated-laminated-hardback-with-jacket-by-charles-dickens-9781998621460","title":"A Christmas Carol (Collector's Edition) (Illustrated) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket - 2 Bonus Stories!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn a cold Christmas Eve in Victorian London, miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his late business partner, Jacob Marley, who warns him that his greed and selfishness will lead to a doomed afterlife unless he reforms. Scrooge is haunted by three more spirits, who show him the joys and sorrows of Christmases past, present, and future. As these visions unfold, he is forced to confront the consequences of his actions, sparking a profound moment of self-reflection and realization of his need for change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1843, \u003cem\u003eA Christmas Carol\u003c\/em\u003e not only revitalised fading Christmas traditions but also helped shape the holiday into the family-centred celebration we recognise today. Dickens' tale resonated with a society grappling with the hardships of industrialisation, emphasising the values of generosity, compassion, and human connection. Its influence extended beyond literature, deeply impacting how Christmas is celebrated, with its themes of charity and goodwill becoming central to the holiday spirit, leaving a lasting legacy on Western culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy \u003cem\u003eA Christmas Carol\u003c\/em\u003e and two bonus Christmas stories by Charles Dickens: \u003cem\u003eA Christmas Tree\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWhat Christmas is as We Grow Older\u003c\/em\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47642709000428,"sku":"9781998621460","price":111.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781998621460-a-christmas-carol-collector-s-edition-illustrated-laminated-hardback-with-jacket.jpg?v=1779156138","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/a-christmas-carol-collectors-edition-illustrated-laminated-hardback-with-jacket-by-charles-dickens-9781998621460","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}