A Christmas Carol (Dover Thrift Editions)
2 journalers for this copy...
One of the most beloved Christmas stories in English, this engrossing tale relates Ebenezer Scrooge's ghostly journeys through Christmases past, present and future and his ultimate transformation from a harsh and grasping old miser to a charitable and compassionate human being. A perennial classic that has become as much a part of the holiday season as holly, mistletoe and evergreen wreaths.
Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly businessman, learns the true meaning of Christmas after he is visited by the ghosts of Christmases past, present, and future.
Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly businessman, learns the true meaning of Christmas after he is visited by the ghosts of Christmases past, present, and future.
Reserved this book for the 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die Bookbox...
Decided to send this book as a RABCK to Ipsu...
Journal Entry 4 by Wijntje at Mailed in Post Office, A RABCK -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, December 13, 2007
Released 16 yrs ago (12/13/2007 UTC) at Mailed in Post Office, A RABCK -- Controlled Releases
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Thank you, thank you Wijntje!! The book was a lovely surprise -since the book was on my wish list- not so lovely surprise was that the envelope and the wonderful x-mas wrapping was already opened. I suspect that the customs/post were wondering if there might be some sort of 'herbal' x-mas present in the anvelope. Quite unbelievable!! That was a first.
Beautiful card and wrapping and a great classic. What could be finer? :)
Beautiful card and wrapping and a great classic. What could be finer? :)
From the back cover: In October 1843, Charles Dickens -heavily in debt and obligated to his publisher- began work on a book to help supplement his family's meager income. As much as a part of the holiday season as holly, mistletoe and evergreen wreaths, this perennial favorite continues to delight new readers and rekindle thoughts of charity and good will.
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The book was first published in 19th of December 1843 ie. 165 years ago on Saturday :). It was an instant hit selling over 6000 copies within a week. Since then there have been numerous adaptations of the book in theatre, opera, radio, film and tv not forgetting various parodies Balckadder, Beavis and Butthead amongst others. There have been also quite a few spinn-offs in TV as well.
Charles Dickens in wikipedia
Charles Dickens in hikipedia
Charles Dickens Museum
Scrooge in youtube by Berlin Philharmonics (just one exmaple of the 60 videos of Scrooge in youtube)
This book became part of BC Christmas Calender 2008 and was raffled on 17th fo December. The winner was polenka. Congratulations to the winner and Merry Christmas to all!
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The book was first published in 19th of December 1843 ie. 165 years ago on Saturday :). It was an instant hit selling over 6000 copies within a week. Since then there have been numerous adaptations of the book in theatre, opera, radio, film and tv not forgetting various parodies Balckadder, Beavis and Butthead amongst others. There have been also quite a few spinn-offs in TV as well.
Charles Dickens in wikipedia
Charles Dickens in hikipedia
Charles Dickens Museum
Scrooge in youtube by Berlin Philharmonics (just one exmaple of the 60 videos of Scrooge in youtube)
This book became part of BC Christmas Calender 2008 and was raffled on 17th fo December. The winner was polenka. Congratulations to the winner and Merry Christmas to all!
