A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, published by Penguin UK on November 29, 2012, is a classic work of fiction that explores themes of redemption and the spirit of Christmas. This edition, comprising 112 pages, presents the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miser who is visited by three spirits on Christmas Eve. Through these encounters, Scrooge learns about the importance of compassion, generosity, and the true meaning of the holiday season.
Readers will find that A Christmas Carol not only reflects Dickens’s views on celebration and charity but also serves as a significant cultural touchstone that has shaped modern perceptions of Christmas. This narrative delves into the transformation of Scrooge, highlighting the impact of memory and the potential for change. As part of The Penguin English Library, this edition contributes to a collection that showcases essential works of English literature from the eighteenth century to the early twentieth century.
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“Every idiot who goes around with ‘Merry Christmas’ on his lips, should be boiled with his own pudding”
Charles Dickens’s tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, who is haunted by three spirits and learns the true meaning of Christmas has had, along with Dickens’s other Christmas writings, a lasting and significant influence upon our ideas about the season as a time for celebration, charity and memory.
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