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A Christmas Carol and other Christmas Writings: A Christmas Carol, A Christmas Tree, What Christmas is as we Grow Older, The Poor Relation's Story, The Child's Story, The Schoolboy's Story, Nobody's Story. The tale begins on Christmas Eve seven years after the death of Ebenezer Scrooge's business partner Jacob Marley. Scrooge is established within the first stave (chapter) as a greedy and stingy businessman who has no place in his life for kindness, compassion, charity, or benevolence. After being warned by Marley's ghost to change his ways, Scrooge is visited by three additional ghosts "each in its turn" who accompany him to various scenes with the hope of achieving his transformation. The first of the spirits, the Ghost of Christmas Past, takes Scrooge to the scenes of his boyhood and youth which stir the old miser's gentle and tender side by reminding him of a time when he was more innocent. The second spirit, the Ghost of Christmas Present, takes Scrooge to several radically differing scenes (a joy-filled market of people buying the makings of Christmas dinner, the family feast of Scrooge's near-impoverished clerk Bob Cratchit, a miner's cottage, and a lighthouse among other sites) in order to evince from the miser a sense of responsibility for his fellow man. The third spirit, the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, harrows Scrooge with dire visions of the future if he does not learn and act upon what he has witnessed. Scrooge's own neglected and untended grave is revealed, prompting the miser to aver that he will change his ways in hopes of changing these "shadows of what may be." In the fifth and final stave, Scrooge awakens Christmas morning with joy and love in his heart, then spends the day with his nephew's family after anonymously sending a prize turkey to the Crachit home for Christmas dinner. Scrooge has become a different man overnight, and now treats his fellow men with kindness, generosity, and compassion, gaining a reputation as a man who embodies the spirit of Christmas. The story closes with the narrator confirming the validity, completeness, and permanence of Scrooge's transformation.

Celebrating the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens' birth, this boxed set features six of his classic works in exquisite clothbound editions. Designed by award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these collectible volumes showcase vibrant, tactile cloth covers with elegant foil stamping. Part of Penguin's Clothbound Classics series, they offer a luxurious reading experience for both avid fans and new readers of Dickens.

The Classic Works Of Charles Dickens : Nicholas Nickleby Hard Times And A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, 0753728168, 9780753728161, Bounty Books

" The Marquis lay there, like stone, with a knife pushed into his heart. On his chest lay a piece of paper, with the words : Drive him fast to the grave. This is from Jacques. " The French Revolution brings terror and death to many people. But even in these troubled times people tan still love and be kind. They tan be generous and true-hearted... and brave.

Engaging stories provide a fun and effective way to enhance English language skills. This book combines entertaining narratives with language learning, making it easier for readers to improve their vocabulary and comprehension while enjoying captivating tales. Ideal for learners of all levels, it promotes a love for reading alongside language development.

This handsome 5-volume boxset bring together Charles Dickens' best-known works in collectible paperback editions.Readers can revel in Dickens' masterful atmospheric descriptions of Victorian London as they encounter some of the novelist's most enduring and best-loved characters, from Fagin to Scrooge and Miss Havisham. These intricately plotted masterpieces will provide reader with hours of pleasure.• Oliver Twist• A Christmas Carol• Hard Times• A Tale of Two Cities• Great ExpectationsTogether, these complete and unabridged novels provide the ideal introduction to one of English literature's greatest and much-loved authors.ABOUT THE The Arcturus Classic Collections series features delightful, high-quality paperback box sets of classic works of literature with striking contemporary cover designs.

This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Oliver TwistA Christmas CarolA Tale Of Two CitiesHard Times

Do you love traditional old Christmas stories and art? If so, then you’ll enjoy this collection of 45 delightful stories and poems from days gone by. Over 200 illustrations have also been added to enhance the book and make it one which you’ll read and treasure for years to come.Authors