A Christmas Carol;With Appreciations and Criticisms By G. K. Chesterton

by Charles Dickens, G. K. Chesterton (Contribution by)

Overview

Charles Dickens' classic festive tale takes place on a cold, lonely Christmas Eve. As night falls heavily on Victorian London, three mysterious ghosts haunt bitter old Ebenezer Scrooge.

First published in 1843, A Christmas Carol is Charles Dickens' well-known allegorical novella. Journey through Christmasses past, present, and future as Ebenezer Scrooge learns the true meaning of the season and discover whether the miserable old man is capable of changing for the better.

This remarkable story has never been out of print and has been adapted numerous times for the stage and screen. A classic of English literature and a must-read for fans of a good ghost tale. This edition has been republished with an introductory chapter on the work of Charles Dickens by G. K. Chesterton.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781528716758
Publisher:	Read & Co. Classics
Publication date:	03/11/2020
Pages:	102
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.38(d)

About the Author

Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English writer known for his vivid portrayals of late nineteenth-century London, and he's widely considered the greatest Victorian novelist. His literary career began with 'The Pickwick Papers' serial (1836) and led to the resounding success of 'Oliver Twist' (1838), 'A Christmas Carol' (1843), 'David Copperfield' (1850), and 'Great Expectations' (1861). The prolific writer authored a total of five novellas, 15 novels, and hundreds of short stories and articles.

Date of Birth:

February 7, 1812

Date of Death:

June 18, 1870

Place of Birth:

Portsmouth, England

Place of Death:

Gad's Hill, Kent, England

Education:

Home-schooling; attended Dame School at Chatham briefly and Wellington