A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is a classic work published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on November 22, 2012. This edition features 104 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Ebenezer Scrooge, a sour and stingy character, as he undergoes a profound transformation through the supernatural visits of Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes related to ideology, ethics, and emotional growth, set against the backdrop of early Victorian Britain. The story reflects a nostalgic interest in Christmas traditions during a time of evolving customs, such as the introduction of the Christmas tree and greeting cards. Dickens draws from various influences, including his childhood experiences and his compassion for the poor, to weave a tale that resonates with the spirit of the season.
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‘A Christmas Carol’ tells the story of sour and stingy Ebenezer Scrooge’s ideological, ethical, and emotional transformation after the supernatural visits of Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come.The book was written and published in early Victorian era Britain when it was experiencing a nostalgic interest in its forgotten Christmas traditions, and at the time when new customs such as the Christmas tree and greeting cards were being introduced. Dickens’ sources for the tale appear to be many and varied but are principally the humiliating experiences of his childhood, his sympathy for the poor, and various Christmas stories and fairy tales.
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