Charles Dickens originally wrote A Christmas Carol because of crippling debt and out of obligation to his publisher. Despite his success with prior works, Dickens returned to London in 1843 with very little money. A Christmas Carol supplemented his family's relatively small income. Over time, it has become a perennial favorite during the holidays, as much a part of that time of year as holly, mistletoe, and presents.
Ebenezer Scrooge's strange spectral encounters are equal parts mysterious and nostalgic as he traverses his Christmas past, present, and future. Scrooge's characterization is complex, showing the miserly grouch first but also a once gleeful boy. Written by one of the greatest novelists, A Christmas Carol is an unforgettable staple of the holidays.
This edition includes:
A biography of Charles Dickens