A Christmas Carol
by Charles Dickens
Synopsis
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.
Name:
Charles Dickens
Also Known As:
Charles John Huffam Dickens (full name) "Boz" (pen name)
Date of Birth:
February 07, 1812
Place of Birth:
Portsmouth, England
Date of Death
June 18, 1870
Place of Death
Gad's Hill, Kent, England
Education:
Home-schooling; attended Dame School at Chatham briefly and Wellington
This is the first time I have read this story. I've always wanted to read it and have seen most of the movies based on the novel. I think I quite liked it better than the movies. Scrooge is definitely a grumpy old man, but a funny grumpy old man. I very much enjoyed this story and I loved the illustrations. What a great book to read over Christmas!
ReplyDeleteFavorite Quote:
"His own heart laughed: and that was quite enough for him."
pg. 148