Publication

2009 - Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., New York, New York (State)

Language

English

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Word Count

29,383 words, Calculated

Page Count

60 pages

Physical Format

EBook

Identifiers

  • ISBN-139781402776328
  • ISBN-101402776322
  • OverDrive4D2861D4-3FB7-41D3-B5E5-38A7492F9D21
  • Better World Books9781402776328
  • Open LibraryOL24285258M

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

Beloved in Christmases past, and sure to remain a favorite into Christmases of the future, Dickens’ popular holiday tale is the perfect Christmas present. The uplifting tale follows the mysterious and magical events that transform the miserly, miserable Ebenezer Scrooge into “as good a friend, as good a master, and as good a man” as ever lived.

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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