Publication

2006 - Wildside Press LLC, Rockville, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

29,383 words, Calculated

Page Count

60 pages

Physical Format

EBook

Identifiers

  • OverDriveB7A230B6-B3BF-475F-935D-6097A1B74769
  • Open LibraryOL24288132M

Classifications

  • LCCPR4572 .A1 2003

Description

An allegorical novella descibing the rehabilitation of bitter, miserly businessman Ebenezer Scrooge. The reader is witness to his transformation as Scrooge is shown the error of his ways by the ghost of former partner Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas past, present and future. The first of the Christmas books (Dickens released one a year from 1843–1847) it became an instant hit.

First Sentence

Marley was dead, to begin with.

Description

Charles Dickens' timeless tale of Scrooge, the ghosts who visit him, and Chrismas remains one of the all-time holiday classics. This edition features an introduction, cover, and interior illustrations by George Alfred Williams.

Subjects

Topics

ArtPoorNoëlTextsSongsDramaMisers

Places

LondonEnglandInglaterraAngleterreGreat BritainUnited StatesLondon (England)

People

Ebenezer ScroogeGustave (1832-1883) DoréHesba Stretton (1832-1911)Charles Dickens (1812-1870)

Times

19 w.Siglo XIX19e siècle19th century18th century

Other Editions

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