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One night at Christmas, Ebenezer Scrooge, a mean and greedy man, gets a visit from the ghost of his dead business partner. The ghost warns him about the awful punishment that awaits if he continues to live his life selfishly. The next three nights, Scrooge is visited by three separate spirits who confront him with Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Yet to Come. Will the horrors and the joy Scrooge sees make him change his ways? Adapted for film and television more times than any other Charles Dickens story, A Christmas Carol (1843) is one of the most famous Christmas stories ever told. In the popular 2009 animated film, Jim Carrey voices the grouchy main character alongside Gary Oldman and Colin Firth. Warm, empathetic, and socially aware, this classic novella is bound to put any listener in the proper Christmas mood.-

"Can you suppose theres any harm in looking as cheerful and being as cheerful as our poor circumstances will permit?"Nell is a 14-year-old orphan girl who lives with her caring grandfather in his little shop of odds and ends. Though Nell doesnt complain, she is lonely and friendless. What she doesnt realise is that her grandfather is trying to secure her an inheritance through gambling. And when he is unable to pay his debts to the cruel moneylender Daniel Quilp, they are evicted from the shop.The heart-breaking story of Nell and Her Grandfather was an instant bestseller in Dickens time, and Queen Victoria called it "very interesting and cleverly written."-

The joint-effort of Mr. Dickens and Mr. Wilkie Collins, apart from its merits or demerits, must excite curiosity and interest. It is clear that in " No Thoroughfare " the latter gentleman has had the lions share of the labour, whatever of lions share may fall to him besides. Mr. Dickenss portion is merely incidental, though some of his touches are surpassing fine and unmistakably marked. Mr. Collinss superb inventive faculty shows itself throughout, though under a little restriction here unfolding, doubling up, coiling, and uncoiling in its brilliant, baffling, serpentine fashion. And the result is exactly such as might be expected. Mr. Wilding is a little over-done, but full of humor ; and Joey Ladle, the cellar-man who insists on being a good pecking-machine is admirable. This is one of Joeys happiest deliverances : " Gentlemen, it is all wery well for you that has been accustomed to take your wine into your systems by the conwivial channel of your throttles, to put a lively face upon it ; but I says, I have been accustomed to take my wine in at the pores of the skin, and took that way, it acts different." But we mustnt say more on the matter, at once for our own sake and that of both writers and readers.

After beating up a little boy on Christmas Eve as you do Gabriel Grub, a grumpy and mean-spirited gravedigger, goes to dig a grave in the churchyard. His work is interrupted when goblins come by to show him what a nasty and spiteful fellow he is.The Goblins Who Stole a Sexton is a quick and festive read which appeared in Charles Dickens first novel, The Pickwick Papers, Britains first publishing phenomenon. Its a haunting and imaginative short story and readers familiar with Dickens will find many parallels to A Christmas Carol.-

Quando o Sr. Goodchild e o Sr. Idle adentraram pela primeira vez as portas daquela pitoresca mansão, não imaginavam o mistério sepulcral, as maldições e os fantasmas que espreitavam do interior dos a

Em "As Vozes dos Sinos", Dickens denuncia as desigualdades sociais, no período da Revolução Industrial, chamando a atenção para os orfanatos imundos, os asilos e as prisões superlotadas, a miséria, a

Numa pequena cidade de Inglaterra, uma jovem dá à luz um menino e morre em seguida. O pequeno órfão recebe o nome de Oliver Twist e vive os seus primeiros nove anos em instituições de caridade. Não s

A Tale of Two Cities (1859) is the second historical novel by Charles Dickens, set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. It depicts the plight of the French proletariat under the brutal oppression of the French aristocracy in the years leading up to the revolution, and the corresponding savage brutality demonstrated by the revolutionaries toward the former aristocrats in the early years of the revolution. It follows the lives of several protagonists through these events, most notably Charles Darnay, a French once-aristocrat who falls victim to the indiscriminate wrath of the revolution despite his virtuous nature, and Sydney Carton, a dissipated English barrister who endeavours to redeem his ill-spent life out of love for Darnays wife, Lucie Manette.

A Christmas Carol is a novella by Charles Dickens, first published in London by Chapman & Hall on 19 December 1843. The novella met with instant success and critical acclaim. Carol tells the story of a bitter old miser named Ebenezer Scrooge and his transformation into a gentler, kindlier man after visitations by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Yet to Come.The book was written at a time when the British were examining and exploring Christmas traditions from the past as well as new customs such as Christmas cards and Christmas trees. Carol singing took a new lease on life during this time. Dickens sources for the tale appear to be many and varied, but are, principally, the humiliating experiences of his childhood, his sympathy for the poor, and various Christmas stories and fairy tales.

David nasce pouco depois da morte do seu pai. A mãe, Clara, é fraca, mas ama-o. Quando David tem nove anos, ela casa de novo com um homem cruel e disciplinador que acaba por ser responsável pela sua

One of Charles Dickens Christmas Stories (Golden Deer Classics)

The Poor Relations Story is one of the greatest short stories of Charles Dickens conveying about a poor relation who dreamed of his fantasy life. The story begins when a family gathered in an event o

This book, newly updated, contains now several HTML tables of contents that will make reading a real pleasure!This book contains the complete novels of Charles Dickens in the chronological order of their original publication.- A Christmas Carol- The Chimes - The Cricket on the Hearth- The Battle of Life- The Haunted Man and the Ghosts Bargain The Christmas Stories:- A Christmas Tree- What Christmas is as we Grow Older- The Poor Relations Story- The Childs Story- The Schoolboys Story- Nobodys Story- The Seven Poor Travellers- The Holly-Tree- Wreck of the Golden Mary- The Perils of Certain English Prisoners- Going into Society- A Message From the Sea- Tom Tiddlers Ground- Somebodys Luggage- Mrs. Lirripers Lodgings- Mrs. Lirripers Legacy- Doctor Marigold- Mugby Junction- No Thoroughfare

A Charles Dickens short story about the perception of Christmas as we get older.

"Treachery dont come natural to beaming youth; but trust and pity, love and constancy, they do, thank God!"In this follow-up to Mrs. Lirripers Lodgings, in which Mrs. Lirriper took in lodgers to make ends meet following her husbands death, the sweet and heart-warming stories of life in Mrs. Lirripers house continue. Amidst trouble with her brother-in-law, a continuous rivalry and a neighbourhood fire, Mrs. Lirriper discovers that a dying man in Paris is trying to get a hold of her.All the hopefulness of the first book come to fruition in Mrs. Lirripers Legacy and it is a worthy conclusion.-

It is a wonder Charlie ever leaves home considering how many disastrous stays at inns and hotels he has had. This time around, though, his leaving is with good reason. His sweetheart and his best friend are in love. Or so he thinks. Stranded at The Holly Tree Inn for Christmas on his way to America, Charlie recounts past inn experiences an attentive reader might spot a reference to the urban legend Sweeney Todd is based on and through his musings he discovers that things at home may not be what they seem.-

"Minerva House ... was a finishing establishment for young ladies, where some twenty girls of the ages from thirteen to nineteen inclusive, acquired a smattering of everything and a knowledge of nothing."In Sketches by Boz you will meet a group of scientists, who have researched and invented the most useless and absurd things imaginable. Youll meet Mr. Minns, who hates children and dinner parties but ends up in his cousins loud and tumultuous house. And youll meet Mrs. Tibbs, who walks all over her stupid husband. And so, in this collection of short pieces, a young Dickens establishes himself, not only as the sharpest political commentator of his time, but also one of the wittiest and most insightful.-

While on holiday, four children let their imaginations run wild and tell each other fantastical stories. They picture themselves married to one another, living at sea, having magic godmothers, and one imagines a land without grownups in which they are parents to their own parents!Holiday Romance is an endearing story with amazing insight into childrens way of thinking. Written in such authentically childish voices, you almost forget that Charles Dickens is in fact behind all of it. Fun and charming, Holiday Romance transports you to the time and place of these four childrens lives , and its truly the place to be.-

"It is because I think so much of warm and sensitive hearts, that I would spare them from being wounded." In this wonderful compilation of classic Charles Dickens stories, the adventures surrounding children have been taken out of their contexts and presented on their own. Dickens Stories About Children Every Child Can Read is therefore, as the title suggest, a great introduction for children or anyone new to Dickens. The book contains famous stories like The Christmas Carol, Great Expectations and Oliver Twist as well as a handful lesser known but equally great and informative.-

Charles DickensThe Haunted House is a collection of ghost stories that provide a unique blend of horror and humor, showcasing the authors masterful storytelling and vivid character development. Written in a captivating and engaging style, the book reflects the gothic literary tradition of the 19th century while also incorporating Dickens signature social commentary. Each tale within the collection highlights different aspects of the human experience, ranging from love and loss to greed and redemption, making it a rich and multifaceted read for enthusiasts of both the supernatural and Victorian literature. Through intricate plot twists and atmospheric settings, Dickens creates a chilling yet thought-provoking exploration of the unknown and the afterlife. Charles Dickens, known for his iconic novels such as Great Expectations and A Christmas Carol, drew inspiration for The Haunted House from his fascination with the supernatural and his talent for weaving intricate narratives. His keen observation of society and profound empathy for characters shine through in this collection, adding depth and complexity to each haunting tale. I highly recommend The Haunted House to readers who appreciate a well-crafted tale that combines elements of horror, humor, and social commentary. Dickens storytelling prowess and the eerie atmosphere of the stories make this collection a must-read for those interested in both classic literature and the supernatural genre.