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Read the ultimate Christmas story of hope and redemption behind the recent BBC TV adaptationEbenezer Scrooge despises Christmas.

In the turbulent era of the French Revolution, the fates of an exiled French aristocrat and a disenchanted English lawyer become inextricably linked. Amidst the chaos and bloodshed, they navigate love, sacrifice, and redemption.

Trotty Veck, an elderly porter, has read so many newspaper reports about crime and immorality that he believes the working classes are irredeemable. But, on New Year's Eve, summoned to the church tower by a mysterious chiming, Trotty witnesses his own death, and is taken on a ghostly journey that will force him to reassess his conviction. One of Dickens' 'Christmas stories', The Chimes is charming and surprising manifesto for empathy for our fellow man.

The Norton Library edition of Great Expectations features the complete 1861 first edition text. Daniel Wright provides an insightful introduction and targeted explanatory notes to help readers engage with the themes and achievements of the novel.The Norton Library is a growing collection of high-quality texts and translations-influential works of literature and philosophy-introduced and edited by leading scholars. Norton Library editions prepare readers for their first encounter with the works that they'll re-read over a lifetime.Inviting introductions highlight the work's significance and influence, providing the historical and literary context students need to dive in with confidence.Endnotes and an easy-to-read design deliver an uninterrupted reading experience, encouraging students to read the text first and refer to endnotes for more information as needed.An affordable price (most $10 or less) encourages students to buy the book and to come to class with the assigned edition.

Illustrated edition containing hand-drawn illustrations, a detailed summary, author biography, and a complete characters listA Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is a timeless holiday classic that tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a cold-hearted miser who despises Christmas. On Christmas Eve, he is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come, who show him the impact of his greed and cruelty on others. Through these haunting visions, Scrooge undergoes a profound transformation, discovering the true meaning of kindness, generosity, and the Christmas spirit.This Illustrated Edition features stunning hand-drawn artwork that enhances the magical journey of Scrooge's redemption. The edition also includes a detailed summary of the story, a biography of Charles Dickens, and a complete list of characters, making it a wonderful addition to any collection and perfect for readers looking to enjoy this heartwarming tale during the holiday season.

Features:Illustrated edition containing captivating illustrationsComprehensive summary of the plotDetailed author biography of Charles DickensInclusive list of main characters and their roles"A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens is a historical novel set against the backdrop of the French Revolution. This illustrated edition brings the tale to life with vivid imagery that enhances the reading experience. The story revolves around the lives of Charles Darnay, a French aristocrat, and Sydney Carton, a dissolute English lawyer, whose lives become intertwined in a web of love, sacrifice, and redemption. Dickens masterfully captures the turmoil of the times, exploring themes of resurrection, justice, and the duality of human nature.In addition to the mesmerizing illustrations, this edition includes a summary that encapsulates the essence of the plot, making it easier for readers to grasp the complexities of the story. The biography of Charles Dickens provides insight into the mind of one of the greatest literary figures of the 19th century, offering context to the narrative. A complete list of characters and their roles is also included, helping readers keep track of the numerous individuals that populate this rich and multifaceted novel.Whether you're a long-time Dickens enthusiast or a first-time reader, this edition of "A Tale of Two Cities" is a must-have for your collection, offering both an engaging read and a visual feast.

¿The greatest writer of his time.¿-Edmund Wilson ¿One of the great poets of the novel, a genius of his art¿-Edgar Johnson¿In Oliver Twist ¿Dickens attacked English institutions with a ferocity that has never since been approached.¿-George OrwellWith an incredible cast of characters, and an unvarnished portrayal of the early 1800¿s criminal underbelly in Victorian London, Dicken¿s second novel is an unforgettable masterpiece of the English language. Oliver Twist begins in a workhouse north of London where a young orphan named Oliver lives a brutal and impoverished life, and is subjected to a series of torments as he is handed off to an undertaker to work as a mourner at funerals. After a succession of maltreatments, Oliver runs away to London for a better life. In London, Oliver unwittingly falls into company of a gang of juvenile pickpockets who are under the spell of the sinister criminal Fagin and makes his home with them. Oliver is mistakenly accused of pickpocketing an older gentleman named Mr. Brownlow and arrested. In the ensuing trial Mr. Brownlow recognizes that Oliver was indeed innocent of the crime and takes him into care at his residence. Just as it appears that his life has improved Oliver is accosted back into the world of Fagin and his band of young miscreants. In the ensuing twists of fate, a great mystery is revealed, and Oliver finally fulfills his retribution. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Oliver Twist is both modern and readable.

Set in an industrial city in Northern England during the Victorian era, Thomas Gradgrind, a wealthy and retired man, devotes his life to the rationalist philosophy, and raises his children, Louisa and Tom, to never engage in any imaginative activity. The two grow up feeling confused, like something is missing in their lives, yet are unable figure out what exactly that is and affected differently by their upbringing. Louisa struggles to feel joy, and Tom struggles to find ethical standards. When Josiah Bounderby, a crass, rich man, asks for Louisäs hand in marriage, she cannot find a rational reason not to marry him. He would elevate her social status, was a friend of her father, and employed her brother at his bank. She decides to marry Bounderby, despite feeling no love for him. Meanwhile, Stephen, a poor laborer in one of the city¿s factories, who is struggling under the oppression of the upper classes, meets Tom and Louisa, inspiring them in different ways. When the city is shocked by a scandalous and devastating bank robbery, Stephen, Tom, and Louisäs lives are forever changed, and Gradgrind must question the strict beliefs on which he relies. Hard Times by Charles Dickens is revered not only for its skillfully constructed prose, but also its critique of capitalist and utilitarian philosophy. Dickens¿ empathetic portrayal of the effects of such beliefs raises concern and advocates for the conservation of human creativity and joy in a way that is still applicable today. With an eye-catching cover design and a modern font, Hard Times by Charles Dickens is a thought-provoking novel written by the greatest and most influential writers of the Victorian era.

Eisner Award WINNER - Best Digital Comic of 2018! ABLAZE and Comixology Originals are proud to present Harvey Kurtzman's Marley's Ghost. Enjoy this Eisner Award Winning version of Dickens' A Christmas Carol in graphic novel form, in print for the first time! Marley's Ghost is the posthumous completion of legendary creator Harvey Kurtzman's adaptation of the classic Charles Dickens' novel--A Christmas Carol. Kurztman's ambitious concept for Marley's Ghost began in the 1950s--as an early "graphic novel"--but was never realized. Now, over 70 years later, writers Josh O'Neill and Shannon Wheeler expand upon Kurtzman's extensive adaptation notes while illustrator Gideon Kendall's outstanding artwork utilizes Kurtzman's breakdowns and stylistic choices to make this long-lost vision a reality! As a bonus, the book also includes a behind-the-scenes backmatter section and the original Charles Dickens prose story! Harvey Kurtzman (1924-1993) was the creator of MAD, Playboy's Little Annie Fanny and TRUMP, and Help Magazine. He is considered one of the most influential creators in the history of sequential art with the industry's Harvey Awards named in his honor. Gideon Kendall is an illustrator and animation designer whose clients include Disney, Cartoon Network, and The New York Times. Josh O'Neill is the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning writer and editor of Little Nemo: Dream Another Dream. Shannon Wheeler is the Eisner Award-winning creator of the comic Too Much Coffee Man and a contributor to The New Yorker.

This quintessential Christmas tale shows Dickens at his dazzling and provocative best, leaving Scrooge no doubts about the true spirit of Christmas, nor about the perils of ignoring the insistent ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Yet to Come.Available on digital download for the first time.This is an ideal Christmas gift, and is packed full of all of your favourite Christmas poems, carols and readings - both traditional and modern.150 much-loved poems, carols and readings have been hand-picked, and arranged alphabetically so that they can be easily found. Each item is introduced with a brief history to the piece and its author, helpfully placing it in context.The pieces are also accompanied by a complete set of indexes which detail first lines, themes, Bible references (where applicable) and authors so that the much-loved works are thoroughly cross referenced and can be found with ease.

CHARLES DICKENS''S LAST GREAT GHOST STORY is also his most personal, inspired by a terrible accident on a train he himself was riding on. He revisited this haunting memory on the figure of a railway signalman, who hears bells ringing in his signal box when no one else does, sees a figure no one else can see... and who, following those ominous signs, always witnesses horrible incidents. ''I am troubled, sir,'' he cries. ''I am troubled!'' But what exactly is it that is troubling the signalman? ... And what does it want?

This Annotation-Friendly edition has: Large spaces between lines for annotations. Large outer margins. Pages at the end of each chapter for note taking. Arial font size 12 for ease of reading. An introduction. Author biography. Glossary of literary terms. A Christmas Carol glossary. A useful guide to successful annotating.

"Soy un buen padre de todos los hijos de mi imaginación, pero en el fondo de mi corazón, tengo que reconocer que tengo un hijo favorito y se llama David Copperfield", dijo Charles Dickens unos meses antes de morir.Una historia de superación, de valentía, de no darse por vencido a pesar de las circunstancias de crueldad, maldad y odio. De eso se trata este libro.

El humo de las fábricas anuncia progreso para algunos... y miseria y explotación para otros. Son los tiempos de la Revolución Industrial en Inglaterra. A diferencia de las demás obras de Dickens, la historia no se desarrolla en Londres, sino en una ciudad inventada por el autor: Coketown. En Tiempos difíciles hay oscuridad y luz; injusticias y esperanzas; riqueza y pobreza. Y amor...

" Si Wilding n'eût pas tenu désormais pour certain que Madame Goldstraw était une personne expérimentée et sérieuse, il eût pu croire que ses pensées s'égaraient un peu depuis le commencement de cet entretien. - Je déjeune à huit heures, - dit -il; - j'ai une vertu et un vice: jamais je ne me fatigue de lard grillé et je suis extrêmement difficile quant à la fraîcheur des oeufs. Le regard de Madame Goldstraw se reporta enfin vers lui, mais à défaut de son regard, l'esprit de la femme de charge était encore partagé entre son maître et le portrait... - Je prends du thé, - continua Wilding, - et peut -être suis -je un peu nerveux et enclin à l'impatience lorsque je le prends trop longtemps après qu'il a été fait... Si mon thé... Ce fut à son tour de s'arrêter tout net et de ne point achever sa phrase. S'il n'avait pas été engagé dans la discussion d'un sujet aussi intéressant que celui -là, Madame Goldstraw, en vérité, aurait pu croire que ses pensées, à lui aussi, commençaient à s'égarer. - Si votre thé attend, monsieur..., - reprit- elle, renouant poliment le fil perdu de ce bizarre entretien. - Si mon thé ?... - répéta machinalement Wilding; il s'éloignait de plus en plus de son déjeuner; ses yeux se fixaient avec une curiosité croissante sur le visage de sa femme de charge. - Si mon thé !... Mon Dieu, Madame Goldstraw, quels sont donc ces allures et ce son de voix que j'ai connus et que vous me rappelez ?"

" Il lui répugnait beaucoup d'avoir la préséance sur tant de membres honorables de la famille, en commençant la première des histoires qu'ils allaient raconter chacun à leur tour, assis en demi-cercle auprès du feu de Noël, et, modestement, il suggéra qu'il serait plus convenable que ce fût d'abord John, notre estimable hôte, dont il demandait à porter la santé. Quant à lui, dit-il, il était si peu fait à se mettre, en avant, qu'en vérité... Mais ici tous s'écrièrent d'une voix unanime qu'il devait commencer, et ils furent d'accord pour répéter qu'il le pouvait, qu'il le devait, qu'il le ferait. Il discontinua donc de se frotter les mains, retira ses jambes de dessous son fauteuil et commença: Je ne doute point, dit le parent pauvre, que par la confession que je vais vous faire, je surprendrai les membres réunis de notre famille, et particulièrement John, notre estimable hôte, à qui nous avons une si grande obligation pour l'hospitalité magnifique avec laquelle il nous a traités aujourd'hui. Mais si vous me faites l'honneur d'être surpris de n'importe ce qui vient d'un membre de la famille aussi insignifiant que moi, tout ce que je peux vous dire, c'est que je serai d'une scrupuleuse exactitude dans tout ce que je vous raconterai. Je ne suis, point ce qu'on me suppose être. Je suis tout autre. Peut-être avant d'aller plus loin, serait-ce mieux d'indiquer d'abord ce que l'on suppose que je suis."

"David Copperfield - Tome I" est la première partie d'un roman écrit par Charles Dickens. "David Copperfield" a été publié sous forme de feuilleton de 1849 à 1850 avant d'être édité en volume unique. Le roman est considéré comme l'une des oeuvres les plus autobiographiques de Dickens. L'histoire suit la vie de David Copperfield, depuis sa naissance jusqu'à l'âge adulte, en explorant les défis, les amours et les expériences de ce personnage. Dickens utilise souvent des éléments de sa propre vie pour créer des personnages et des situations dans le roman. "David Copperfield" est apprécié pour son exploration des thèmes de la croissance personnelle, des relations humaines et de la lutte contre l'adversité. La structure du roman permet de suivre l'évolution du protagoniste à travers diverses étapes de sa vie.

"Cantique de Noël en Prose", également connu sous le titre "Un chant de Noël" ou "A Christmas Carol" en anglais, est l'un des romans les plus célèbres de Charles Dickens. Il a été publié pour la première fois en 1843 et est rapidement devenu un classique intemporel de la littérature de Noël. L'histoire suit Ebenezer Scrooge, un vieil homme avare et grincheux, qui est visité par trois esprits de Noël (Passé, Présent et Futur) pendant la nuit de Noël. Ces esprits tentent de le faire réfléchir à ses choix de vie et à son attitude envers les autres. Le roman est salué pour sa chaleur, sa morale et sa critique sociale. Il a inspiré de nombreuses adaptations cinématographiques, théâtrales et télévisuelles, et il demeure un incontournable des fêtes de fin d'année.

"Barnaby Rudge" est un roman historique de Charles Dickens, publié en feuilleton entre 1840 et 1841. Il n'a pas été divisé explicitement en tomes lors de sa publication initiale, mais plus tard, il a été édité en plusieurs volumes, ce qui peut expliquer la référence à "Barnabé Rudge, Tome I". L'histoire se déroule pendant les émeutes de Gordon en 1780 à Londres. Le personnage principal, Barnaby Rudge, est un jeune homme simple d'esprit, et l'intrigue explore les tensions sociales et politiques de l'époque. Le roman présente le style caractéristique de Dickens, avec une galerie de personnages mémorables et une satire sociale habile. Bien qu'il ne soit pas aussi célèbre que certaines autres oeuvres de Dickens, "Barnaby Rudge" offre une perspective fascinante sur l'histoire et la société de l'époque.