A Christmas Carol; Or, The Miser's Warning! by C. Z. Barnett and Charles Dickens
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About this eBook
| Author | Barnett, C. Z. (Charles Zachary), 1813?-1849 |
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| Author | Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 |
| Title |
A Christmas Carol; Or, The Miser's Warning! (Adapted from Charles Dickens' Celebrated Work.) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Paul Clark and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Summary | "A Christmas Carol; Or, The Miser's Warning!" by C. Z. Barnett and Charles Dickens is a theatrical adaptation of Dickens's celebrated novella, originally produced in the 19th century. This work falls under the category of drama and was shaped during the Victorian era. The principal topic of the book revolves around themes of redemption, the spirit of Christmas, and the moral transformation of the main character, Ebenezer Scrooge, from a miser to a benevolent figure. The storyline follows Ebenezer Scrooge, a cold-hearted miser who despises Christmas and the joy it brings to others. On Christmas Eve, he is visited by the ghost of his former partner, Jacob Marley, and warned about the consequences of his selfishness. Marley informs Scrooge that he will be haunted by three spirits representing Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Through these encounters, Scrooge revisits his neglected childhood, witnesses the struggles of those like his employee Bob Cratchit, and ultimately confronts his own mortality and legacy. These revelations awaken a sense of compassion and responsibility within him, prompting a joyful transformation as he vows to embrace the festive spirit and support those in need. As a result, Scrooge emerges as a better man, embodying the true essence of Christmas and generosity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Misers -- Drama |
| Subject | Christmas plays |
| Subject | London (England) -- Drama |
| Subject | Ghosts -- Drama |
| Subject | Poor families -- Drama |
| Subject | Scrooge, Ebenezer (Fictitious character) -- Drama |
| Subject | Sick children -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 41739 |
| Release Date | Dec 30, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 233 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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