Dickens' Christmas Stories

ebook: Dickens' Christmas Stories

Sprache - Englisch

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About the eBook

Not to be confused with Dicken's well known Christmas Tales (A Christmas Carol; The Chimes; The Cricket on the Hearth; The Battle of Life; The Haunted Man) this unique edition presents a collection of 20 short stories, published in the Christmas edition of Dickens' weekly magazines "Household Words" and its successor, "All the Year Round", between the years 1850 and 1867. Charles Dickens was the publisher and editor of, and a major contributor to these magazines. He often invited other authors to contribute with stories or to write stories in collaboration with himself. Content: - A Christmas Tree - What Christmas Is As We Grow Older - The Poor Relation's Story - The Child's Story - The Schoolboy's Story - Nobody's Story - The Seven Poor Travellers - The Holly-Tree - The Wreck of the Golden Mary - The Perils of Certain English Prisoners - Going Into Society - The Haunted House - A Message From the Sea - Tom Tiddle's Ground - Somebody's Luggage - Mrs. Lirriper's Lodgings - Mrs. Lirriper's Legacy - Doctor Marigold - Mugby Junction - No Thoroughfare


About the Author

Charles Dickens (1812–1870) was an English writer and social critic who is commonly regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works enjoy enduring popularity, characterized by their epic storytelling, memorable characters, and trenchant social commentaries, which echo his commitment to champion the underprivileged and to scrutinize the social and economic inequalities of his time. The vividness of his characters and his unique blend of humor, pathos, and moral earnestness mark his literary style.

Perhaps one of his lesser-known collections, 'Dickens' Christmas Stories,' showcases his mastery in a series of holiday-themed tales that capture the spirit and complexity of Victorian England during Christmas. The stories frequently juxtapose the joy of the season against the stark realities faced by the less fortunate, a theme recurrent throughout his extensive oeuvre, which includes classics such as 'Oliver Twist,' 'Great Expectations,' 'A Tale of Two Cities,' and the quintessential Christmas novella, 'A Christmas Carol.' Beyond their literary merit, Dickens's works had a profound effect on the consciousness of his era, highlighting the need for social reform and compassion. His legacy endures not only through his substantial contributions to English literature but also through his lasting influence on Western culture's perception of the Christmas holiday.

Product Details

Publisher: DigiCat

Genre: Sprache - Englisch

Language: English

Size: 131 Pages

Filesize: 2.0 MB

ISBN: 8596547001171

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