Publisher's Synopsis
A Christmas Carol In Prose: Being A Ghost Story Of Christmas is a classic novella written by Charles Dickens in 1843. The story follows the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, on Christmas Eve. Marley warns Scrooge that he will be visited by three spirits over the course of the night: the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present, and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come.Through these encounters, Scrooge is forced to confront the errors of his ways and the impact they have had on those around him. He is shown the joy and love that can be found in the holiday season and ultimately learns the importance of generosity and kindness.First published in 1843, A Christmas Carol quickly became a beloved holiday classic and has been adapted into numerous films, plays, and other media. This 1920 edition includes illustrations by Arthur Rackham, adding to the charm and magic of Dickens' timeless tale.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
