Charles Dickens

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The Holly Tree Inn And A Christmas Tree (1908)

Beschreibung

The Holly Tree Inn And A Christmas Tree is a collection of two short stories written by the renowned English author, Charles Dickens. The first story, The Holly Tree Inn, is a heartwarming tale of a group of travelers who find themselves stranded in a snowstorm on Christmas Eve. They seek refuge at the Holly Tree Inn, where they are welcomed by the innkeeper and his family. As they gather around the fire, they share stories of their past and present, and form unexpected bonds.The second story, A Christmas Tree, is a nostalgic recollection of Dickens' own childhood memories of Christmas. He describes the joy and excitement of decorating the Christmas tree, opening presents, and spending time with loved ones. Through his vivid descriptions, he transports the reader back to a simpler time and reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas.Both stories are beautifully written and capture the warmth and spirit of the holiday season. They are perfect for readers of all ages who are looking for a heartwarming and uplifting read during the festive season.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

Charles John Huffam Dickens (1812 - 1870) was an English writer and social critic. He created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime and by the twentieth century critics and scholars had recognised him as a literary genius. His novels and short stories enjoy lasting popularity. Born in Portsmouth, Dickens left school to work in a factory when his father was incarcerated in a debtors' prison. Despite his lack of formal education, he edited a weekly journal for 20 years, wrote 15 novels, five novellas, hundreds of short stories and non-fiction articles, lectured and performed extensively, was an indefatigable letter writer and campaigned vigorously for children's rights, education and other social reforms.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 158
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. Dezember 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 191mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 309g
• ISBN-13: 9781120762399
• ISBN-10: 1120762391
• Artikelnr.: 28156181