Each of these short stories was written specifically for Christmas. They combine concern for social ills with the myths & memories of childhood & traditional Christmas spirit-lore. The stories include A Christmas Carol The Chimes The Battle of Life & The Cricket on the Hearth. ...

Dickens story of solitary miser Ebenezer Scrooge who is taught the true meaning of Christmas by a series of ghostly visitors has proved one of his most well-loved works. Ever since it was published in 1843 it has had an enduring influence on the way we think about the traditions of Christmas. Dickens other Christmas writings collected here include The Story of the Goblins who Stole a Sexton" the short story from " The Pickwick Papers" on which "A Christmas Carol" was based; along with shorter pieces drawn from the " Christmas Stories" that Dickens wrote annually for his weekly journals. In all of them Dickens celebrates the season as one of geniality charity & remembrance." ...

A Christmas Carol is one of Charles Dickens' most loved books
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Ebenezer Scrooge is a miserly old skinflint. He hates everyone especially children. But at Christmas three ghosts come to visit him scare him into mending his ways & he finds as he celebrates with Bob Cratchit Tiny Tim & their family that geniality brings its own reward. ...

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Harper Collins is proud to present its new range of best-loved essential classics. 'I am the Ghost of Christmas Present ' said the Spirit. ' Look upon me!' A celebration of Christmas a tale of redemption & a critique on Victorian society Dickens' atmospheric novella follows the miserly penny-pinching Ebenezer Scrooge who views Christmas as 'humbug'. It is only through a series of eerie life-changing visits from the ghost of his deceased business partner Marley & the spirits of Christmas past present & future that he begins to see the error of his ways. With heart-rending characters rich imagery & evocative language the message of A Christmas Carol remains as significant today as when it was first published. ...

This simple retelling of the classic Dickens Christmas story has been adapted for children starting to read independently & remains faithful to the original text. With illustrations by Alan Marks children will shudder at Marleys ghost & sympathize with Tiny Tims plight. ...

It is the twenty-fourth of December. Mean old Ebenezer Scrooge sits in his freezing cold office shouting ' Bah! Humbug!' at anyone who dares wish him a Merry Christmas. But that night the miser has a terrifying visitor. Marley his dead business partner who must wander the earth for ever to pay for his sins comes with a warning. Scrooge will be haunted by three more spirits. The ghosts of Christmas past present & future arrive to show Scrooge the hardship he has caused. Is he doomed to the same fate as Marley? Or can he mend his ways & learn to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas? ...

This is the classic novel brought to life in full colour! I will honour Christmas in my heart & try to keep it all the year. I will live in the Past the Present & the Future. Classical Comics first Dickens title is probably his best-loved story. Scrooge gets a rude awakening to how his life is & how it should be. Full of Christmas Spirit (s) this is a book that youll want to read all year round! ...

A Christmas Carol & Other Christmas Writings" collects stories of matchless charm & enduring popularity that enchanted listeners at Charles Dickenss public readings. This " Penguin Classics" is edited with an introduction & notes by Michael Slater. Since it was first published in 1843 "A Christmas Carol" has had an enduring influence on the way we think about the traditions of Christmas. Dickenss story of solitary miser Ebenezer Scrooge who is taught the true meaning of Christmas by the three ghosts of Christmas past present & future has been adapted into countless film & stage versions since it was first published. Dickenss other Christmas writings collected here include " The Story of the Goblins who Stole a Sexton" the short story from " The Pickwick Papers" on which "A Christmas Carol" was based; " The Haunted Man" a tale of a man tormented by painful memories; along with shorter pieces some drawn from the " Christmas Stories" that Dickens wrote annually for his weekly journals. In all of them Dickens celebrates the season as one of geniality charity & remembrance. This new selection contains an introduction by distinguished Dickens scholar Michael Slater discussing how the author has shaped ideas about the Christmas spirit original illustrations by Phiz & John Leech an appendix on Dickenss use of " The Arabian Nights" a further reading list & explanatory notes. Charles Dickens is one of the best-loved novelists in the English language whose 200th anniversary was celebrated in 2012. His most famous books including " Oliver Twist" " Great Expectations" "A Tale of Two Cities" " David Copperfield" & " The Pickwick Papers" have been adapted for stage & screen & read by millions. If you enjoyed "A Christmas Carol & Other Christmas Writings" you might like Dickenss " The Pickwick Papers" also available in " Penguin Classics"." ...