A Christmas Carol (Collector's Edition) (Illustrated) (Laminated Hardback with J

Description: A Christmas Carol (Collector's Edition) (Illustrated) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket) by Charles Dickens Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Collectors Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket 2 Bonus Stories!On a cold Christmas Eve in Victorian London, miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his late business partner, Jacob Marley, who warns him that his greed and selfishness will lead to a doomed afterlife unless he reforms. Scrooge is haunted by three more spirits, who show him the joys and sorrows of Christmases past, present, and future. As these visions unfold, he is forced to confront the consequences of his actions, sparking a profound moment of self-reflection and realization of his need for change.Published in 1843, A Christmas Carol not only revitalized fading Christmas traditions but also helped shape the holiday into the family-centered celebration we recognize today. Dickens tale resonated with a society grappling with the hardships of industrialization, emphasizing the values of generosity, compassion, and human connection. Its influence extended beyond literature, deeply impacting how Christmas is celebrated, with its themes of charity and goodwill becoming central to the holiday spirit, leaving a lasting legacy on Western culture.Enjoy A Christmas Carol and two bonus Christmas stories by Charles Dickens: A Christmas Tree and What Christmas is as We Grow Older! Author Biography Charles Dickens was born in 1812 in Portsmouth, England, and experienced a tumultuous childhood marked by his fathers imprisonment for debt. This forced Dickens to leave school at a young age to work in a boot-blacking factory, an experience that deeply influenced his later writings. Despite these hardships, Dickens rose to become one of the most famous and influential novelists of the Victorian era.Dickens literary career took off with the serialization of The Pickwick Papers in 1836, which was followed by a string of successful novels, including Oliver Twist and A Christmas Carol. His works were known for their vivid characters, social commentary, and the serialized format that kept readers eagerly awaiting each new installment. Dickens used his writing to expose the harsh realities of industrial society, particularly the struggles of the poor and the injustices they faced.Throughout his life, Dickens was not only a prolific writer but also an advocate for social reform. He campaigned for childrens rights, education, and the plight of the working class, using his influence to raise awareness and inspire change. His legacy endures in the timeless appeal of his novels and the term ""Dickensian,"" which describes both his distinctive style and the societal conditions he depicted. Details ISBN 1998621464 ISBN-13 9781998621460 Title A Christmas Carol (Collector's Edition) (Illustrated) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket) Author Charles Dickens Format Hardcover Year 2024 Pages 104 Publisher Revive Classics GE_Item_ID:168565499; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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