A Christmas Carol

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Penguin Books, Limited, 2017 - Fiction - 96 pages
Dickens' enchanting Christmas classic, in a stunning hardback edition

Part of a beautiful collection of hardcover classics, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith.

A Christmas Carol
has had an enduring influence on the way we think about the traditions of Christmas ever since it was first published in December 1843. Dickens's story of solitary miser Ebenezer Scrooge, who is taught the true meaning of Christmas by the three ghosts of Christmas past, present and future, has been adapted into countless film and stage versions and is today the most famous and loved of all Christmas tales.

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About the author (2017)

Charles Dickens (1812-70) is one of the most recognized celebrities of English literature. His many books include Oliver Twist, Great Expectations and A Christmas Carol.

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