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Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (2007, Mass Market)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSimon & Schuster
ISBN-101416534784
ISBN-139781416534785
eBay Product ID (ePID)59628510
Product Key Features
Book TitleChristmas Carol
Number of Pages160 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2007
TopicHolidays, Classics, Literary
GenreFiction
AuthorCharles Dickens
Book SeriesEnriched Classics Ser.
FormatMass Market
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight2.9 Oz
Item Length6.8 in
Item Width4.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2007-282654
Dewey Edition23
TitleLeadingA
ReviewsNewsweekReciting the litany of Scrooge's scrooginess, Stewart relishes the emotional gamut of meanness...Humbug seldom sounds so good., Entertainment Weekly A low tech audio Christmas card: no sound effects, no gimmicks, just one of the the great voices of the contemporary classical stage creating as vivid a cast of characters as Dickens imagines. The Royal Shakespeare Company veteran...doesn't so much read the story as inhabit it with infectious delight., The Washington Post Not only is Patrick Stewart wonderful, but this is surely one of the best performances of A Christmas Carol ever recorded...By sheer energy and dramatic skill, Stewart invests this story with not merely life, but freshness, excitement and wonder., Newsweek Reciting the litany of Scrooge's scrooginess, Stewart relishes the emotional gamut of meanness...Humbug seldom sounds so good., Entertainment WeeklyA low tech audio Christmas card: no sound effects, no gimmicks, just one of the the great voices of the contemporary classical stage creating as vivid a cast of characters as Dickens imagines. The Royal Shakespeare Company veteran...doesn't so much read the story as inhabit it with infectious delight., The Washington PostNot only is Patrick Stewart wonderful, but this is surely one of the best performances ofA Christmas Carolever recorded...By sheer energy and dramatic skill, Stewart invests this story with not merely life, but freshness, excitement and wonder.
Dewey Decimal823/.8
Edition DescriptionSpecial
Table Of ContentINTRODUCTIONCHRONOLOGY OF CHARLES DICKENS'S LIFE AND WORKHISTORICAL CONTEXT OFA Christmas Carol A CHRISTMAS CAROL PREFACESTAVE ONE: MARLEY'S GHOSTSTAVE TWO: THE FIRST OF THE THREE SPIRITSSTAVE THREE: THE SECOND OF THE THREE SPIRITSSTAVE FOUR: THE LAST OF THE SPIRITSSTAVE FIVE: THE END OF IT NOTESINTERPRETIVE NOTESCRITICAL EXCERPTSQUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSIONSUGGESTIONS FOR THE INTERESTED READER
SynopsisENDURING LITERATURE ILLUMINATED BY PRACTICAL SCHOLARSHIP The story of miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, and the ghosts who show him the true spirit of Christmas. THIS ENRICHED CLASSIC EDITION INCLUDES: - A concise introduction that gives the reader important background information- A chronology of the author's life and work- A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context- An outline of key themes and plot points to guide the reader's own interpretations- Detailed explanatory notes- Critical analysis, including contemporary and modern perspectives on the work- Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction- A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experience Enriched Classics offer readers affordable editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and insightful commentary. The scholarship provided in Enriched Classics enables readers to appreciate, understand, and enjoy the world's finest books to their full potential. SERIES EDITED BY CYNTHIA BRANTLEY JOHNSON, Enriched Classics offer readers accessible editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and commentary. Each book includes educational tools alongside the text, enabling students and readers alike to gain a deeper and more developed understanding of the writer and their work. In this classic, heart-warming tale, four ghostly guests teach valuable lessons to an old miser. Ebenezer Scrooge, a selfish, crotchety skinflint, spends his days counting money and grousing, "Bah Humbug!" Scrooge doesn't care for anyone other than himself. However, on Christmas Eve, he is visited by his partner Marley, and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Yet to Come, who teach him about benevolence, charity, and goodwill. Enriched Classics enhance your engagement by introducing and explaining the historical and cultural significance of the work, the author's personal history, and what impact this book had on subsequent scholarship. Each book includes discussion questions that help clarify and reinforce major themes and reading recommendations for further research. Read with confidence., Enriched Classics offer readers accessible editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and commentary. Each book includes educational tools alongside the text, enabling students and readers alike to gain a deeper and more developed understanding of the writer and their work. In this classic, heart-warming tale, four ghostly guests teach valuable lessons to an old miser. Ebenezer Scrooge, a selfish, crotchety skinflint, spends his days counting money and grousing, "Bah Humbug " Scrooge doesn't care for anyone other than himself. However, on Christmas Eve, he is visited by his partner Marley, and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Yet to Come, who teach him about benevolence, charity, and goodwill. Enriched Classics enhance your engagement by introducing and explaining the historical and cultural significance of the work, the author's personal history, and what impact this book had on subsequent scholarship. Each book includes discussion questions that help clarify and reinforce major themes and reading recommendations for further research. Read with confidence.
LC Classification NumberPR4572.C68 2007
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