Charles Dickens

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A Christmas Carol

Beschreibung

This annotated edition includes: Author Biography Photographs and Images 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. THIS BOOK IS IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN OF AFFECTION Many moons ago, an author was inspired to create this book. Today, we cannot repay them, but we can pay it forward. With great affection for the written word, we can use these public domain works to fund programs for young authors. As you read these books, you support the next generation of authors. It's one way words help inspire. Read more at AuthoriseBooks.com/PDA. THE WORDS OF YESTERDAY, HELP THE READERS OF TODAY, INSPIRE THE AUTHORS OF TOMORROW.

Autor

Charles Dickens, a towering figure in English literature, needs little advent. His literary works, along with classics like "A Tale of Two Cities," "Great Expectations," and "David Copperfield," have left an indelible mark on literature. One of Dickens's lesser-acknowledged works, "The Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices," is a collaborative effort co-authored with his friend Wilkie Collins. The book, posted in 1857, takes the shape of a travelogue and follows the fictitious adventure of idlers, Thomas Idle and Francis Goodchild. The narrative unfolds as a chain of humorous and reflective sketches recounting their adventures and encounters all through their travels. "The Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices" gives readers a blend of Dickens's wit and Collins's storytelling prowess. The collaborative effort offers a satisfying exploration of person dynamics and the scenic backdrop of the English nation-state. Though not as extensively acclaimed as a number of Dickens's principal novels, this painting showcases the writer's versatility and his capacity to interact readers via numerous literary bureaucracy.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: AuthoRise Books
• Seitenzahl: 150
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. April 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 228g
• ISBN-13: 9781989579862
• ISBN-10: 1989579868
• Artikelnr.: 64006786