A Christmas Carol : With original illustrations

A Christmas Carol is a novella by Charles Dickens about Ebenezer Scrooge, an old man, who is well-known for his miserly ways.On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by a series of ghosts, starting with his old business partner, Jacob Marley. The three spirits which follow, the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Yet to Come, show Scrooge how his mean behaviour has affected those around him. At the end of the story he is relieved to discover that there is still time for him to change and we see him transformed into a generous and kind-hearted human being.

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.

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