A Christmas Carol (Unabridged and Fully Illustrated) (eBook)

Charles Dickens (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2022
73 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654700075-4 (EAN)

Infos

In 'A Christmas Carol,' Charles Dickens weaves a timeless narrative of redemption through the transformative journey of Ebenezer Scrooge, an avaricious miser who encounters the spectral embodiments of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Rich with vivid imagery and lyrical prose, Dickens employs a blend of Gothic elements and heartfelt sentimentality, reflective of the Victorian era's social mores and reformist fervor. This unabridged and fully illustrated edition enhances the reading experience, presenting not only the rich language of Dickens but also a visual feast that brings the text to life, engaging readers with both sight and sound, while critiquing the stark contrasts of wealth and poverty during a time of rapid industrialization in England. Charles Dickens, born into a family of modest means, harbored a deep empathy for the marginalized and disenchanted members of society. His early experiences of hardship and witnessing the consequences of a class-driven society underpinned his narrative perspectives. 'A Christmas Carol,' first published in 1843, emerged as a clarion call for social responsibility, encapsulating the spirit of Christmas through hope, generosity, and compassion. This masterful novella is not merely a holiday tale; it is an exploration of human potential for change. Readers seeking to delve into the complexities of morality, social justice, and the redemptive power of community will find Dickens's work both poignant and relevant. 'A Christmas Carol' is essential reading for anyone wishing to grasp the enduring spirit of the season.

Autor

Charles Dickens (1812–1870), the much-celebrated English novelist and social critic, is esteemed as one of the foremost figures of Victorian literature. His works are distinguished by their poignant social commentary, a vivid gallery of characters, and a narrative style replete with sharp wit and inventiveness. Dickens began his literary career as a journalist, transitioning to serialized novels that captivated the Victorian public with their accessible instalments. His literary oeuvre includes classics such as 'David Copperfield', 'Great Expectations', 'Oliver Twist', and 'Bleak House', to name but a few. The referenced work, 'A Christmas Carol (Unabridged and Fully Illustrated)', remains an eternal classic. In this novella, Dickens harnesses the plight of the poor and the redemptive potential of human nature, encapsulated in the transformation of protagonist Ebenezer Scrooge from miser to benefactor. His writing here, as elsewhere, seamlessly blends grim social realism with threads of the fantastical, embodying the author's abiding concern with moral and societal reform. His literary legacy continues to resonate, with his works adapted in numerous mediums, testament to Dickens's masterful storytelling and his enduring moral vision.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 12.6.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Historische Romane
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Themenwelt: Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Spielen / Lernen
• Schlagworte: 19th Century London • 19th-century novels • Charles Dickens • Charles Dickens classics • Charlotte's Web • christmas classic • Christmas redemption tale • classic christmas stories • Ebenezer Scrooge • Ebenezer Scrooge character • English literature • FROZEN • Ghostly encounters • gothic holiday classic • Grimm • Hans Christian Andersen • Harry Potter • heartwarming festive narrative • Holiday fiction • holiday spirit • Illustrated children's edition • illustrated edition • illustrated edition books • Jane Austen • literary masterpieces • Matilda • redemption story • Scrooge and Marley • social commentary fiction • Social Criticism • supernatural Christmas tale • supernatural visits • The Chronicles of Narnia • The Secret Garden • Timeless moral lessons • transformational journey novel • Victorian England • Victorian ghost story • Victorian Literature • Winnie-the-Pooh