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Description edit
This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1846 edition by Bernhard Tauchnitz, Leipzig. The subject of countless adaptations (including well over a dozen films, several musicals, and countless stage versions), A Christmas Carol needs little introduction. A bitter portrayal of the... read more
Books in This Collection
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A Christmas Carol
by Charles Dickens (Author)In his "Ghostly little book," Charles Dickens invents the modern concept of Christmas Spirit and offers one of the world’s most adapted and imitated stories. Ebenezer Scrooge is unimpressed by Christmas. He has no time for festivities or...
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The Chimes
by Charles Dickens (Author)The second of Dickens' Christmas Books, The Chimes recounts the tale of a poor day laborer, Toby Veck. Like Scrooge, Toby is guided by a specter through the scenes that refocus his views of Victorian London with all its "stern realities." 2...
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The Cricket on the Hearth
by Charles Dickens (Author)"The Cricket on the Hearth" is Charles Dickens 1845 novella, which marks the third of five Christmas books written by the author between 1843 and 1847. It is the story of John Peerybingle and his family who are visited by a guardian angel in...
Characters/People edit
- John Peerybingle: Add a description of this character.
- Mr. Tackleton
- Caleb Plummer
- Toby Veck
- Meg
- Joseph Bowley
- Dot
- Richard
- Mrs. Peerybingle
- Bob Cratchit
- Jacob Marley
- Alderman Cute
- Trotty
- Bertha
- Mrs. Cratchit
- Lilian
- Mr. Fish
- Mrs. Tugby
- Tilly Slowboy
- Tiny Tim
- Joe
- Mrs. Chickenstalker
- Peter
- Edward
- Margaret
- Boxer
- Mr. Filer
- Will Fern
- Hope
- Mrs. Dilber
- Martha
- Fred
- Mrs. Fezziwig
- Porter
- Dick
- Mary
Authors & Contributors edit
- Charles Dickens (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Barnes & Noble Classics
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 2004
ISBN: 1593080336
Page Count: 304
Publisher: Barnes & Noble Classics
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 2004
ISBN: 1593080336
Page Count: 304
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 823.8
Subjects edit
- Books › Literature & Fiction › World Literature › British › Classics › Dickens, Charles
- Books › Literature & Fiction › World Literature › Mythology › Sagas
- Books › Literature & Fiction › Authors, A-Z › ( D ) › Dickens, Charles
- Books › Literature & Fiction › Genre Fiction › Family Saga
- Books › Literature & Fiction › Contemporary
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