Christmas Books

Christmas Books
Author: Charles Dickens
Publisher:
Total Pages: 492
Release: 1902
Genre: Christmas stories
ISBN:

Christmas Stories

Christmas Stories
Author: Charles Dickens
Publisher:
Total Pages: 794
Release: 1904
Genre: Christmas stories
ISBN:

A Midnight Carol

A Midnight Carol
Author: Patricia K. Davis
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Total Pages: 157
Release: 2014-10-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1466883618

A novel based on the true story of the struggle Charles Dickens faced during the winter of 1843 while writing his now-classic holiday tale, A Christmas Carol 1843, London. Though the approaching Christmas looks bleak at the home of the Dickens family, Charles and his pregnant wife Catherine try to maintain a good cheer for their four young children. Debts are mounting, food is scarce, and Charles' books—according to his miserly publisher—are no longer selling. Then Charles has an idea, which comes to him in the ghostly form of Oliver Cromwell, the long-dead, spirit-crushing, Lord Protector of England. A Christmas Carol will be Dickens' most brilliant work yet, both for its mass appeal and underlying political message. But many sinister forces oppose the success of this literary gem; and it is only through faith, kindness and the innate goodness of mankind that A Christmas Carol will become a timeless classic—and that the young writer Charles Dickens will truly save Christmas for all of England... Find the true story in A Midnight Carol by Patricia K. Davis, sure to become a brand new Christmas classic.

Inventing Scrooge

Inventing Scrooge
Author: Carlo DeVito
Publisher: Cider Mill Press
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2017-10-17
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1604337796

Inventing Scrooge uncovers the real-life inspirations from Charles Dickens' own world that led to the fascinating creation of his most beloved tale: A Christmas Carol. When Charles Dickens created the story that would become A Christmas Carol, little did he know that his ghostly little book would reinvent the way we celebrate Christmas. From a graveyard in Edinburgh to the Marshalsea Prison in London to his schoolboy years in Chatham and even his lifelong fascination with dance, so much of Dickens' past and present are woven into the characters and themes of A Christmas Carol. And by understanding the story behind the story, readers will come to embrace the holiday classic all the more. To this day, we look to the Christmas season as a time of warmth and celebration among family, friends, and strangers alike. And every year at Christmastime, not only do our lives get better for all the festivity, but we get better, as people. Just like Ebenezer Scrooge.

The Complete Christmas Books of Charles Dickens

The Complete Christmas Books of Charles Dickens
Author: Charles Dickens
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 1948
Release: 2023-12-23
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN:

The Complete Christmas Books of Charles Dickens brings together all of Dickens' classic Christmas stories, including A Christmas Carol, The Chimes, The Cricket on the Hearth, The Battle of Life, and The Haunted Man. Dickens' renowned mastery of characterization and social commentary are on full display in these heartwarming tales, which highlight the societal issues of the time while emphasizing themes of redemption, charity, and the spirit of Christmas. The book's prose is rich and descriptive, immersing the reader in the atmospheric setting of Victorian England, making it a captivating read for lovers of classic literature and holiday stories alike. Charles Dickens' Christmas Books are a celebrated part of the 19th-century literary canon, demonstrating the author's enduring popularity and influence on the holiday genre. Dickens' own personal experiences of poverty and hardship are reflected in his poignant portrayal of characters facing similar struggles, adding depth and authenticity to his storytelling. Readers seeking a timeless collection of heartwarming and thought-provoking tales that capture the essence of Christmas spirit will find The Complete Christmas Books of Charles Dickens a delightful and rewarding read.