A Christmas Carol, The Chimes & The Cricket on the Hearth

A Christmas Carol, The Chimes & The Cricket on the Hearth (Barnes & Noble Classics)
&&LDIV&&R&&LDIV&&R&&LI&&RA Christmas Carol, The Chimes, and The Cricket on the Hearth&&L/I&&R, by &&LB&&RCharles Dickens&&L/B&&R, is part of the &&LI&&RBarnes & Noble Classics&&L/I&&R&&LI&&RÂ &&L/I&&Rseries, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of &&LI&&RBarnes & Noble Classics&&L/I&&R: &&LDIV&&R
- New introductions commissioned from today's top writers and scholars
- Biographies of the authors
- Chronologies of contemporary historical, biographical, and cultural events
- Footnotes and endnotes
- Selective discussions of imitations, parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and films inspired by the work
- Comments by other famous authors
- Study questions to challenge the reader's viewpoints and expectations
- Bibliographies for further reading
- Indices & Glossaries, when appropriate
All editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical interest. &&LI&&RBarnes & Noble Classics &&L/I&&Rpulls together a constellation of influencesâ€•biographical, historical, and literaryâ€•to enrich each reader's understanding of these enduring works.&&L/DIV&&R&&L/DIV&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&RÂ &&L/P&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&RGenerations of readers have been enchanted by &&LB&&RDickens&&L/B&&Râ€™s &&LI&&RA Christmas Carol&&L/I&&Râ€•the most cheerful ghost story ever written, and the unforgettable tale of Ebenezer Scroogeâ€™s moral regeneration. Written in just a few weeks, &&LI&&RA Christmas Carol&&L/I&&R famously recounts the plight of Bob Cratchit, whose family finds joy even in poverty, and the transformation of his miserly boss Scrooge as he is visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future.&&LBR&&R&&LBR&&RFrom Scroogeâ€™s â€œBah!â€ and â€œHumbug!â€ to Tiny Timâ€™s â€œGod bless us every one!â€ &&LI&&RA Christmas Carol &&L/I&&Rshines with warmth, decency, kindness, humility, and the value of the holidays. But beneath its sentimental surface, &&LI&&RA Christmas Carol&&L/I&&R offers another of Dickensâ€™s sharply critical portraits of a brutal society, and an inspiring celebration of the possibility of spiritual, psychological, and social change.&&LBR&&R&&LBR&&RThis new volume collects Dickensâ€™s three most renowned â€œChristmas Books,â€ including &&LI&&RThe Chimes&&L/I&&R, a New Yearâ€™s tale, and &&LI&&RThe Cricket on the Hearth&&L/I&&R, whose eponymous creature remains silent during sorrow and chirps amid happiness.&&LBR&&R&&L/P&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&R&&LSTRONG&&RKatharine Kroeber Wiley&&L/B&&R&&L/B&&R, the daughter of a scholar and a sculptor, has a degree in English Literature from Occidental College. Her work has appeared in &&LI&&RBoundary Two&&L/I&&R and the recent book, &&LI&&RLore of the Dolphin&&L/I&&R. She is currently working on a book on Victorian Christmas writings. &&L/P&&R&&L/DIV&&R
Country USA
Brand Barnes & Noble Classics
Manufacturer Sterling Publishing
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781593080334
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Barnes & Noble Classics
Manufacturer	Sterling Publishing
Binding	Paperback
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781593080334
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

A Christmas Carol, The Chimes & The Cricket on the Hearth (Barnes & Noble Classics)

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