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This volume gathers eight of Dickens’s Christmas tales, each delving into different aspects of English life during the holiday season. From the humble narrative of a poor family to the ragged journeys of a group of travelers, the stories illuminate the social customs, the struggles of poor families, and the occasional appearance of ghostly figures. Themes of greed, generosity, and the moral transformation of characters like the miserly figures provide insight into Dickens’s views on the holiday’s true meaning.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Charles Dickens
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