
A Christmas Carol : A Ghost Story of Christmas
by Charles Dickens
Title:
A Christmas Carol : A Ghost Story of Christmas
Author:
Charles Dickens
Series (if any):
Macmillan Collector's Library
Format:
Hardback
Number of pages:
144 pages
Publisher:
Macmillan Publishers Int Ltd - MDL
ISBN-13:
9781509825448
EAN:
9781509825448
Classifications:
Classic and Biographical
Weight (g):
304
Dimensions (mm):
142 x 95 x 16
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Description
lt;p>Complete and unabridged.When A Christmas Carol was first published in 1843 it was an overnight success. A celebration of Christmas, a tale of redemption, and a critique on Victorian society, Charles Dickens' atmospheric novella follows the miserly, penny-pinching Ebenezer Scrooge who views Christmas as 'humbug'.Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. Featuring original illustrations by John Leech, with an afterword by Anna South.It is only through a series of eerie, life-changing visits from the ghost of his deceased business partner Marley and the spirits of Christmas past, present and future that Scrooge begins to see the error of his ways. With heart-rending characters, rich imagery and evocative language, the hopeful message of A Christmas Carol remains as significant today as when it was first published.





























