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A Christmas Carol And Other Christmas Books (Oxford World'S Classics)
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'What Was Merry Christmas To Scrooge? Out Upon Merry Christmas! What Good Had It Ever Done To Him?'Ebenezer Scrooge Is A Badtempered Skinflint Who Hates Christmas And All It Stands For, But A Ghostly Visitor Foretells Three Apparitions Who Will Thaw Scrooge'S Frozen Heart. A Christmas Carol Has Gripped The Public Imagination Since It Was First Published In 1843, And It Is Now As Much A Part Of Christmas As Mistletoe Or Plum Pudding. This Edition Reprints The Story Alongside Dickens'S Four Other Christmas Books: The Chimes, The Cricket On The Hearth, The Battle Of Life, And The Haunted Man. All Five Stories Show Dickens At His Unpredictable Best, Jumbling Together Comedy And Melodrama, Genial Romance And Urgent Social Satire, In Pursuit Of His Aim 'To Awaken Some Loving And Forbearing Thoughts, Never Out Of Season In A Christian Land'.About The Series: For Over 100 Years Oxford World'S Classics Has Made Available The Broadest Spectrum Of Literature From Around The Globe. Each Affordable Volume Reflects Oxford'S Commitment To Scholarship, Providing The Most Accurate Text Plus A Wealth Of Other Valuable Features, Including Expert Introductions By Leading Authorities, Voluminous Notes To Clarify The Text, Uptodate Bibliographies For Further Study, And Much More.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'A Christmas Carol'? A: 'A Christmas Carol' explores themes of redemption, compassion, and the impact of social injustice, highlighting the transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge from a miserly individual to a generous, caring person.
- Q: How many pages does this edition have? A: This edition of 'A Christmas Carol and Other Christmas Books' contains 496 pages.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is written by Charles Dickens, a renowned English author known for his vivid storytelling and memorable characters.
- Q: What other stories are included in this edition? A: In addition to 'A Christmas Carol', this edition includes Dickens's four other Christmas Books: 'The Chimes', 'The Cricket on the Hearth', 'The Battle of Life', and 'The Haunted Man'.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This edition was published on July 15, 2008.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: Is this book suitable for children? A: 'A Christmas Carol' is often recommended for older children and adults due to its themes and moral lessons, but parental discretion is advised for younger readers.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New', indicating that it is in excellent condition and has not been previously owned.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: 'A Christmas Carol and Other Christmas Books' falls under the 'Classics' genre, being a timeless piece of literature loved by many.
- Q: Are there any special features in this edition? A: This edition is part of the Oxford World's Classics series, which includes expert introductions, notes to clarify the text, and bibliographies for further study.