Charles Dickens

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A Christmas Carol

Beschreibung

A Christmas Carol. In Prose. Being a Ghost Story of Christmas, commonly known as A Christmas Carol, is a novella by Charles Dickens, first published in London by Chapman & Hall in 1843 and illustrated by John Leech. A Christmas Carol recounts the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come. After their visits, Scrooge is transformed into a kinder, gentler man. Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol during a period when the British were exploring and re-evaluating past Christmas traditions, including carols and newer customs such as Christmas trees. He was influenced by the experiences of his own youth and by the Christmas stories of other authors including Washington Irving and Douglas Jerrold. Dickens had written three Christmas stories prior to the novella, and was inspired following a visit to the Field Lane Ragged School, one of several establishments for London's street children. The treatment of the poor and the ability of a selfish man to redeem himself by transforming into a more sympathetic character are the key themes of the story. There is discussion among academics as to whether this was a fully secular story, or if it is a Christian allegory.

Autor

Charles Dickens was a prominent English novelist and social critic, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers of the Victorian era. Born in Portsmouth in 1812, he experienced a challenging childhood, which greatly influenced his later works. Dickens began his career as a writer and editor, gaining fame with his first novel, ""The Pickwick Papers,"" published in 1836. His extensive body of work includes classics such as ""Oliver Twist,"" ""A Christmas Carol,"" ""David Copperfield,"" ""Great Expectations,"" and ""Bleak House."" Dickens's writing is known for its vivid characters, intricate plots, and keen social commentary, often addressing issues such as poverty, child labor, and the injustices of the legal system. Through his serialized publications, he captivated a wide audience and highlighted the struggles of the working class. Dickens's ability to blend humor with pathos makes his stories enduringly popular. He remains a significant figure in literature, with his works continuing to be studied and adapted for various media.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Binker North
• Seitenzahl: 100
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Dezember 1843
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 308g
• ISBN-13: 9781989743980
• ISBN-10: 1989743986
• Artikelnr.: 58355093