One of five beloved Christmas classicsFirst published on December 19, 1843, A Christmas Carol was an instant classic: Londoners thronged to hear Dickens read it in person and bought out the first printing in days. Its reception was so ecstatic that it is credited with helping to revive interest among the Victorians in Christmas traditions, including caroling and holiday cards, as well as inciting an unexpected wave of charitable giving from Britain’s Indus...

«A Christmas Carol» is a novell by English author Charles Dickens. The story tells of bitter and miserly Ebenezer Scrooge’s ideological, ethical, and emotional transformation resulting from supernatural visits from Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. The novell met with instant success and critical acclaim.The ebook edition of «A Christmas Carol» from Animedia Company is magnificently illustrated by Arthur Rackham and John Leech.

New edition for kindle with original illustrations based on drawings by John Leech.Download the free sample or "look inside" to give it a try.This ebook is based on the work of Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol" published in 1843.The text of the novel is complete and unabridged.It tells the story of bitter and miserly Ebenezer Scrooge and his ideological, ethical, and emotional transformation resulting from supernatural visits by Jacob Marl...

Benjamin Disraeli, the Earl of Beaconsfield, K.G., was a prominent British statesman and novelist whose works often reflected his political ideologies and social concerns. His literary contributions are marked by a blend of wit, romance, and political commentary, showcasing his deep understanding of human nature and society. Disraeli's novels often explore themes of identity, class, and the complexities of Victorian society, making them not only entertaining but also thought-provoking. His...

One hundred and eighty years ago, on a sunny spring evening in the year of grace 1665, the space of ground which extended from the front of the Grand Châtelet in Paris to the rude wooden barrier which then formed the only safeguard between the public road and the river, at the northern foot of the Pont au Change, was crowded with a joyous and attentive mass of people, who had collected from their evening promenade to this spot, and now surrounded the temporary platform of an itinerant char...

One night, the old money-lender Ebenezer Scrooge receives four visitors. The first is the ghost of his business partner, Jacob Marley, who warns Scrooge of the night ahead. The next three spirits show Scrooge what he once was, what he came to be, and what will become of him if he continues to be a miserly, selfish, cheerless person. Scrooge must regain his compassion and humanity to avoid the fate shown to him by the last spirit. First published in 1843, Charles Dickens' English novella is...

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A Christmas Carol In Prose is described by Wikipedia as "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 vi...

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John Leech's Pictures of Life And Character Volume 1 is a captivating collection by the renowned illustrator John Leech, showcasing his sharp wit and keen observations of Victorian society. This volume features a rich array of illustrations that offer a humorous yet insightful commentary on everyday life, social norms, and human character during the 19th century.Through his art, Leech captures the quirks and eccentricities of his time, employing a unique blend of s...