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An abridged and illustrated chapter book retelling of Oliver Twist, part of the bestselling Classic Starts® series that has sold more than 8 million copies! Dickens's timeless novel transports young readers to a colorful Victorian England filled with mistreated orphans, grim workhouses, and gangs of thieving children. The hero finds himself in dire circumstances after he dares to ask for more food in the orphanage. Determined to make his way in the world, he escapes to London, where he becomes involved with criminals... and finally finds a real home. The Classic Starts® series has sold more than 8 million copies since it launched in 2004. These abridged, kid-friendly editions are the perfect way to introduce beloved stories to the next generation. Each book includes discussion questions by early childhood educator Arthur Pober, EdD.

Young Pip seems destined to follow in his family's humble footsteps. Then one day, an anonymous gift suddenly transforms him into a rich young man... but will it also transform his life for the better? Dickens's great bildungsroman, featuring iconic characters like Miss Havisham, is an enduring favorite in schools, libraries, and homes.

Ebenezer Scrooge is a mean, miserable, bitter old man with no friends. One cold Christmas Eve, three ghosts take him on a scary journey to show him the error of his nasty ways. By visiting his past, present and future, Scrooge learns to love Christmas and the people all around him.

Die Anthologie'Die beliebtesten Kinderbücher der Weltliteratur'versammelt Klassiker, die Generationen von jungen Lesern verzaubert haben und in unterschiedlichsten literarischen Stilen verfasst sind. Vom Abenteuergeist eines Mark Twain über die verspielte Phantasie eines Lewis Carroll bis hin zur einfühlsamen Erzählkunst einer Johanna Spyri deckt diese Kollektion eine beeindruckende Bandbreite von Themen und Narrativen ab. Diese Sammlung stellt zahlreiche bedeutende Werke der Kinderliteratur zusammen, die nicht nur unterhalten, sondern auch wichtige kulturelle und moralische Botschaften vermitteln. Die versammelten Autoren sind Giganten der Literaturgeschichte, die jeweils auf einzigartige Weise das Bild der Kinderliteratur geprägt haben. Von den zeitlosen Geschichten eines Charles Dickens und einer Harriet Beecher Stowe, die sozialen Kommentar mit literarischer Genialität verbinden, bis hin zu den originellen phantastischen Welten eines Gerdt von Bassewitz oder Selma Lagerlöf, reflektieren sie die Vielfalt und Tiefe kinderliterarischen Schaffens. Diese Anthologie bietet Einblicke in die literarischen Strömungen und kulturellen Kontexte, die das Gesicht der Weltliteratur in der Kinderbuchliteratur bis heute beeinflussen. Diese Sammlung ist eine unvergleichliche Einladung an die Leser, sich mit den fantastischen Welten und tiefgründigen Einsichten zu beschäftigen, die diese klassischen Werke bieten. Sie stellt ein essentielles Kompendium dar, das sowohl das literarische Erbe ehrt als auch einen lebendigen Dialog zwischen den Werken fördert. Liebhaber der Weltliteratur und Neuentdecker der Genres finden in dieser Anthologie eine unschätzbare Möglichkeit, die pädagogische und unterhaltende Kraft der Kinderliteratur zu erleben und zu schätzen.

Die größten Kinderklassiker der Literatur vereinen eine beispiellose Vielfalt an literarischen Stilen und Epochen, die von der viktorianischen bis zur frühen modernen Ära reichen. Diese Sammlung bietet eine unvergleichliche Palette von Erzähltönen und Themen, die in die kanonische Literaturgeschichte eingebettet sind. Werke wie'Die Abenteuer von Tom Sawyer'und'Alice im Wunderland'sind nicht nur literarische Juwelen, sondern prägen auch weiterhin die Vorstellungskraft von Generationen. Durch die Einbindung ebenso ikonischer Geschichten wie'Heidi','Der geheime Garten'oder'Peter Pan', zeigt die Anthologie die kunstvolle Bandbreite kindlichen Erzählens. Die zusammengestellten Autoren und Herausgeber dieser Anthologie sind Pioniere in der Schaffung von Kinderliteratur, die kulturelle, soziale und moralische Aspekte reflektiert. Viele der enthaltenen Geschichten spiegeln die Zeit und Gesellschaft wider, in der sie entstanden sind. Autoren wie Selma Lagerlöf und Charles Dickens haben mit ihren tiefgründigen Einsichten über menschliche Werte und Gesellschaft zum tieferen Verständnis ihrer Leser beigetragen. Diese literarische Bewegung, oft als Fundament der heutigen Kinderliteratur angesehen, vereint dank dieser Sammlung ihre Stimmen zu einem vielschichtigen Dialog zwischen verschiedenen Kulturen und Zeiten. Mit Die größten Kinderklassiker der Literatur erhalten Leser eine einzigartige Gelegenheit, in die faszinierende Welt der Kinderklassiker einzutauchen. Diese Anthologie ist nicht nur ein Schmuckstück für Kenner der Literatur, sondern auch ein Bildungsinstrument, das es ermöglicht, unterschiedliche Perspektiven und Stile innerhalb eines einzigen Werkes zu entdecken. Leser werden ermutigt, sich mit diesen zeitlosen Geschichten zu beschäftigen, die nicht nur unterhalten, sondern auch zum Nachdenken anregen, und die zu einem lebendigen Dialog zwischen den klassichen und modernen Lesarten dieser großartigen Werke beitragen können.'}

'The Christmas Stories by Charles Dickens: Illustrated'is a festive treasury that gathers together some of the most beloved holiday tales penned by the celebrated author, Charles Dickens. This enchanting collection includes timeless classics such as'A Christmas Carol,''The Chimes,''The Cricket on the Hearth,''The Battle of Life,''A Christmas Tree,'and several others. Charles Dickens, known for his masterful storytelling, invites readers into the heart of Victorian England during the Christmas season. Through his vivid narratives and memorable characters, Dickens captures the spirit of generosity, redemption, and the joy of the holiday season. In'A Christmas Carol,'readers follow the transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge from a miserly old man to a kind-hearted benefactor after a visit from the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future.'The Chimes'explores themes of social injustice and the power of hope, while'The Cricket on the Hearth'weaves a tale of love and family bonds.'The Battle of Life'and'A Christmas Tree'round out this collection, offering readers a glimpse into Dickens'skillful storytelling and his ability to convey the warmth and magic of Christmas. This illustrated edition enhances the reading experience with captivating artwork that brings Dickens'characters and settings to life.'The Christmas Stories by Charles Dickens: Illustrated'is a perfect companion for the holiday season, providing readers of all ages with a timeless and heartwarming experience that celebrates the true spirit of Christmas. Rediscover these classic tales and let Dickens'words fill your heart with joy and goodwill during this special time of year. Contents: A Christmas Carol The Chimes The Cricket on the Hearth The Battle of Life The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain A Christmas Tree What Christmas Is as We Grow Older The Poor Relation's Story The Child's Story The Schoolboy's Story The Holly-Tree

'The Big Book of Christmas: Classic Stories and Poems - Illustrated'is a grand compilation that assembles a treasure trove of holiday tales and poems from a remarkable array of authors. This extensive collection includes 100 classic works, each thoughtfully illustrated, to immerse readers in the magic and wonder of the Christmas season. This anthology spans a rich tapestry of Christmas literature, including timeless favorites such as'The Gift of the Magi,''The Red Room,''A Letter from Santa Claus,''The Fir Tree,''Song of the Holly,'and many more. These stories and poems capture the spirit of Christmas through diverse voices, styles, and settings, offering readers a diverse and enriching experience. Contents: Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol The Chimes G.K. Chesterton A Christmas Carol L.M. Montgomery The Red Room A Christmas Mistake A Christmas Inspiration The Josephs'Christmas Aunt Cyrilla's Christmas Basket The Osbornes'Christmas Bertie's New Year Ida's New Year Cake The Christmas Surprise at Enderly Road Clorinda's Gifts The Falsoms'Christmas Dinner The Unforgotten One Christmas at Red Butte Uncle Richard's New Year's Dinner L. Frank Baum A Kidnapped Santa Claus Little Bun Rabbit The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus Mark Twain A Letter from Santa Claus Louisa May Alcott A Country Christmas Cousin Tribulation's Story What the Bell Saw and Said Tilly's Christmas Tessa's Surprises Kate's Choice The Boys'Joke, And Who Got The Best Of It The Quiet Little Woman Rosa's Tale A Christmas Dream and How It Came True A Christmas Turkey, And How It Came A Merry Christmas Leo Tolstoy A Russian Christmas Party Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Christmas Bells The Three Kings Nikolai Gogol Christmas Eve William Dean Howells Christmas Everyday The Pony Engine and the Pacific Express Joseph Rudyard Kipling Christmas in India Elizabeth Harrison Little Gretchen and the Wooden Shoe John Milton On the Morning of Christ's Nativity Hans Christian Andersen The Fir Tree The Little Match Girl Selma Lagerlof A Christmas Guest The Holy Night The Legend of the Christmas Rose Clement Moore The Night Before Christmas Henry van Dyke The Other Wise Man Beatrix Potter The Tailor of Gloucester Anton Chehov Vanka O. Henry The Gift of the Magi Christmas by Injunction Whistling Dick's Christmas Stocking A Chaparral Christmas Gift An Unfinished Christmas Story Hesba Stretton The Christmas Child Kenneth Grahame The Wind in the Willows Robert Louis Stevenson Christmas at Sea Markheim Winter Time Walter Scott Christmas In The Olden Time Alfred Tennyson Ring out, wild bells Abbie Farwell Brown The Christmas Angel Anthony Trollope Christmas at Thompson Hall Thomas Hardy The Oxen William Butler Yeats The Magi William Makepeace Thackeray The Mahogany Tree Charles Kingsley Christmas Day Eugene Field Jest'Fore Christmas Emily Dickinson The Savior must have been a docile Gentleman Willa Cather The Burglar's Christmas Arthur Conan Doyle The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle Fyodor Dostoyevsky A Christmas Tree and a Wedding Johann Wolfgang von Goethe The Christmas-Box Washington Irving Christmas The Stage-Coach Christmas Eve Christmas Day The Christmas Dinner George MacDonald Christmas Day and Everyday The Christmas Child Christmas Meditation A Christmas Prayer A Christmas Carol My Uncle Peter Mary's Lullaby Christmas-Day The Gifts of the Child Christ That Holy Thing Christmas Christmas Song of the Old Children King Cole A Song for Christmas James Joyce The Dead Saki Bertie's Christmas Eve William Shakespeare Song of the Holly The Gracious Time Harriet Beecher Stowe Christmas; or, The Good Fairy The First Christmas of New England Betty's Bright Idea Christmas in Poganuc Oscar Wilde The Selfish Giant

Experiencing a story read out loud is one of the oldest forms of entertainment there is. Fireside Reading is a way to slow down, reconnect with the timeless wisdom of great books and rediscover the simple pleasure of being read to. Join Gildart Jackson in front of a cozy fire as he reads A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens to you and your family.

A Christmas Carol. In Prose. Being a Ghost Story of Christmas, commonly known as A Christmas Carol, is a novella by Charles Dickens, first published in London by Chapman & Hall in 1843 and illustrated by John Leech. A Christmas Carol recounts the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come. After their visits, Scrooge is transformed into a kinder, gentler man. Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol during a period when the British were exploring and re-evaluating past Christmas traditions, including carols, and newer customs such as Christmas cards and Christmas trees. He was influenced by the experiences of his own youth and by the Christmas stories of other authors, including Washington Irving and Douglas Jerrold. Dickens had written three Christmas stories prior to the novella, and was inspired following a visit to the Field Lane Ragged School, one of several establishments for London's street children. The treatment of the poor and the ability of a selfish man to redeem himself by transforming into a more sympathetic character are the key themes of the story. There is discussion among academics as to whether this is a fully secular story, or if it is a Christian allegory. Published on 19 December, the first edition sold out by Christmas Eve; by the end of 1844 thirteen editions had been released. Most critics reviewed the novella favourably. The story was illicitly copied in January 1844; Dickens took legal action against the publishers, who went bankrupt, further reducing Dickens's small profits from the publication. He went on to write four other Christmas stories in subsequent years. In 1849 he began public readings of the story, which proved so successful he undertook 127 further performances until 1870, the year of his death. A Christmas Carol has never been out of print and has been translated into several languages; the story has been adapted many times for film, stage, opera and other media.

In'Oliver Twist'entführt Charles Dickens die Leser in die düstere Welt des viktorianischen England, wo Armut, Kriminalität und soziale Ungerechtigkeit herrschen. Die Geschichte des Waisenjungen Oliver, der nach seiner Flucht aus einem gefühllosen Arbeitshaus in die Fänge einer Bande von Taschendieben gerät, ist sowohl ein eindringliches Sozialdrama als auch eine fesselnde Morallektion. Dickens'unverwechselbarer Stil, geprägt von lebendigen Charakterisierungen und scharfer Gesellschaftskritik, schafft eine Atmosphäre der Empathie und des Mitgefühls, während gleichzeitig die Probleme seiner Zeit schonungslos beleuchtet werden. Die Erzählung ist nicht nur ein Panorama der britischen Gesellschaft, sondern auch ein frühes Beispiel für den literarischen Realismus, der den Weg für zukünftige Schriftsteller ebnete. Charles Dickens, geboren 1812 in Portsmouth, wuchs in ärmlichen Verhältnissen auf. Diese persönlichen Erfahrungen mit sozialer Ungerechtigkeit und der Einfluss seiner Jugendjahre in London prägten sein schriftstellerisches Schaffen und motivierten ihn, Missstände der Gesellschaft anzuprangern.'Oliver Twist', erstmals 1837 veröffentlicht, gilt als eines seiner bedeutendsten Werke, das Dickens'Engagement für die Belange der Unterprivilegierten widerspiegelt und gleichzeitig spannende Unterhaltung bietet.'Oliver Twist'ist ein unverzichtbarer Klassiker der englischen Literatur, der sowohl durch seine packende Erzählweise als auch durch seine tiefgreifende sozialkritische Botschaft besticht. Der Leser erhält einen authentischen Einblick in die Herausforderungen und Kämpfe von Waisenkindern im 19. Jahrhundert. Dieses Buch bietet nicht nur ein fesselndes Leseerlebnis, sondern regt auch zum Nachdenken über die aktuellen sozialen Themen an, die seine Thematiken zeitlos erscheinen lassen. Es ist eine Pflichtlektüre für alle Liebhaber von Literatur, die sich mit den Schattenseiten der menschlichen Erfahrung auseinandersetzen möchten.

Young Philip Pirrip, nicknamed Pip, is meant to become an apprentice for his brother-in-law, a poor blacksmith. But his destiny changes upon meeting three unusual people: an escaped convict, a tragic woman, and a captivating young girl. Pip's life is altered in an instant when a secret benefactor gives him a large sum of money. Pip has “great expectations” for his new life as successful and wealthy life as a young gentleman. Has his life actually changed for the better... or for the worse?

Anthology of Christmas Stories is a unique collection of Christmas tales, reflections, and poems from beloved authors across the centuries and makes the perfect gift for the reader in your life. This beautiful treasury will take you back to firesides, simple gifts, and warm family moments of Christmases past as you cherish the timeless truths and joys of the season. Contents: Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol The Chimes G.K. Chesterton A Christmas Carol L.M. Montgomery The Red Room A Christmas Mistake A Christmas Inspiration The Josephs'Christmas Aunt Cyrilla's Christmas Basket The Osbornes'Christmas Bertie's New Year Ida's New Year Cake The Christmas Surprise at Enderly Road Clorinda's Gifts The Falsoms'Christmas Dinner The Unforgotten One Christmas at Red Butte Uncle Richard's New Year's Dinner L. Frank Baum A Kidnapped Santa Claus Little Bun Rabbit Mark Twain A Letter from Santa Claus Louisa May Alcott A Merry Christmas Leo Tolstoy A Russian Christmas Party Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Christmas Bells The Three Kings Nikolai Gogol Christmas Eve William Dean Howells Christmas Everyday The Pony Engine and the Pacific Express Joseph Rudyard Kipling Christmas in India Elizabeth Harrison Little Gretchen and the Wooden Shoe John Milton On the Morning of Christ's Nativity Hans Christian Andersen The Fir Tree The Little Match Girl Selma Lagerlof The Holy Night Clement Moore The Night Before Christmas Henry van Dyke The Other Wise Man Beatrix Potter The Tailor of Gloucester Anton Chehov Vanka O. Henry The Gift of the Magi Hesba Stretton The Christmas Child Kenneth Grahame The Wind in the Willows Robert Louis Stevenson Christmas at Sea Walter Scott Christmas In The Olden Time Alfred Tennyson Ring out, wild bells Abbie Farwell Brown The Christmas Angel Anthony Trollope Christmas at Thompson Hall Thomas Hardy The Oxen William Butler Yeats The Magi William Makepeace Thackeray The Mahogany Tree Charles Kingsley Christmas Day Ella Wheeler Wilcox Christmas Fancies C. W. Stubbs Twas Jolly, Jolly Wat Eugene Field Jest'Fore Christmas Paul Laurence Dunbar A Christmas Folksong William Topaz McGonagall A Tale of Christmas Eve Emily Dickinson The Savior must have been a docile Gentleman

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Opowieść wigilijna należy do wąskiego kanonu najsłynniejszych bajek świata, a równocześnie do kanonu lektur szkolnych. Bajka została przetłumaczona i oddana po polsku pięknym, a zarazem pełnym życia językiem. Będzie brzmiała przyjaźnie przy czytaniu najmłodszym, a równocześnie z powodzeniem stanie się pierwszą lekturą dzieci zaczynających czytać. Książka została bogato zilustrowana przez uwielbianego w Polsce i za granicą polskiego artystę, Artura Piątka. Jego praca wyróżnia się świetnym warsztatem, a zarazem tryska radością i dobrymi emocjami. Lektura dla klasy VII–VIII

A Christmas Carol is one of the most famous Christian literary works in the world. This beautiful adaptation of the original masterpiece makes A Christmas Carol accessible to the youngest fans of great literature. With a slightly simplified storyline, a style tailored to the sensibilities of today's youngest generation, and beautiful color illustrations, children as young as 4 years old will be introduced to an appealing rendering of the message of Christmas in the form of a paperback book or ebook.

Esta antología de cuentos clásicos de misterio adaptados para jóvenes lectores incluye'El velo negro','Una noche de espanto', El hacha de oro','La mano'y'La casa del juez'.

Una antología de cuentos realistas en sus versiones originales que incluye'La ventana abierta','El corazón delator','El viejo guardarropa de roble','Nuestro primer cigarro'y'Una historia desgraciada'.

Había una vez un avaro prestamista, que siempre buscaba la forma de estrujar hasta el último chelín de los que trataban con él. Una tarde, a pocos minutos de cerrar su tienda, un joven entró con la intención de comprar un pequeño armario que el prestamista había comprado en una subasta. El precio era alto pero el joven lo compró de todas maneras, con la condición de que todos sus contenidos le pertenecieran.El armario viejo cuenta la historia del joven, el prestamista, y el pequeño armario que le vendió. A medida que el cuento se desarrolle, te darás cuenta que no todo es lo que parece, ¡y nuestros astutos personajes no son tan solo un joven y un prestamista!Diviértete con este cuento corto de uno de los más grandes escritores ingleses, conocido por sus personajes cómicos y tramas astutas y bien pensadas.-

Ebenezer Scrooge is a mean and miserly old man, who seems incorrigible, even on the eve of Christmas: he snubs a dinner invitation from his hospitable nephew, acts stingy with his poor employee, and even shouts at charity workers!What happens when Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his dead best friend and business partner, who has a terrifying warning for him? Will Scrooge have a change of heart this time around?

Ebenezer Scrooge is a mean, miserable, bitter old man with no friends. One cold Christmas Eve, three ghosts take him on a scary journey to show him the error of his nasty ways. By visiting his past, present and future, Scrooge learns to love Christmas and the people all around him.

Ebenezer Scrooge era un hombre avaro. Su avaricia y frialdad arrugaron sus facciones, enrojecieron sus ojos y tornaron sus labios de color azul. Hasta su forma de caminar fue endurecida por ahorrar energías. Era tal su avaricia que ni el mal clima podía quitarle una reacción. Para el Sr. Scrooge, Navidad era una fecha caracterizada por la ineficiencia. Detestaba la ineficiencia, el gasto innecesario de dinero en regalos para personas mal agradecidas y caridades para holgazanes y vagabundos indignos de ayuda. El destino, sin embargo, intentará derretir el hielo que recubre el corazón del viejo. Será visitado por espíritus dedicados a enseñarle lo bueno de Noche Buena. Embárcate en la más conocida historia de Navidad, escrita por uno de los más importantes autores Ingleses.-

La novela responsable de incontables adaptaciones a la pantalla grande, entre ellas el exitoso y galardonado musical Oliver!, aventúrate a escuchar de las aventuras del niño titular.Oliver Twist es la historia de un niño huérfano, nacido a las terribles injusticias y crueldades de la Inglaterra Victoriana. Pasará por un orfanato, un enterrador y una banda de criminales, enfrentando dificultades en cada paso. Considerada por muchos como la primera novela social, debido a su honesta y poco romantizada descripción del lado más oscuro de la sociedad Victoriana, este relato te tendrá escuchando atentamente para saber hasta dónde llegará el pequeño Oliver.-

Oliver Twist is an orphan. After escaping a cruel workhouse for the poor, he comes to live with the criminal Fagin, the sneaky Artful Dodger, and a group of pickpockets. Will he be a street urchin forever?This heartwarming tale has been retold and adapted with new illustrations, making it perfect for younger readers aged 4+.

The Handsome New Edition of the Classic Christmas Story with Brand-New Illustrations! Follow along with stingy Ebenezer Scrooge as he encounters the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future in this handsome new edition of the classic A Christmas Carol! Charles Dickens's original novel is now accompanied by brand-new illustrations from artist Ángel Domínguez. Your child will be enthralled by beautiful, full-color pictures featuring animals as the famous Scrooge, Marley, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, and more. Begin a new Christmas tradition as you and your child dive into Victorian London in this stunning new edition of A Christmas Carol.

'Bah,'said Scrooge,'Humbug.'But that was before he was presented with visions of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Yet to Come, which gave him a whole new lease of life:'I am as light as a feather, I am as happy as an angel, I am as merry as a schoolboy. I am as giddy as a drunken man. A merry Christmas to everybody! A happy New Year to all the World!'Old Ebenezer Scrooge is too mean to spend money on coals for the fire in his counting-house, where his clerk Bob Cratchit shivers in the winter cold. Declining an invitation to his nephew Fred's Christmas party, and refusing to give money to charity, he is ready for his usual miserly Christmas in his cold, dingy apartment. But that night, the ghost of his dead partner Jacob Marley appears, in chains, and tells him to expect a visit from three spirits over the next three nights. Sure enough, the Ghost of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Yet to Come lead Scrooge through his early years, the meagre Christmas about to happen in Bob Cratchit's family and the jolly Christmas party at his nephew's home, and finally a vision of his own death as a wealthy but avaricious and unhappy miser. Waking from these visions, Scrooge is given a chance to redeem himself, attending Fred's party and lavishing gifts on the Cratchit family and learning that kindness and generosity to others lead to his own happiness.

A Christmas Carol is the most famous, heart-warming and chilling festive story of them all. In these pages we meet Ebenezer Scrooge, whose name is synonymous with greed and parsimony:'Every idiot who goes about with'Merry Christmas'on his lips, should be boiled with his own pudding, and buried with a stake of holly through his heart'. This attitude is soon challenged when the ghost of his old partner, Jacob Marley, returns from the grave to haunt him on Christmas Eve. Scrooge is then visited in turn by three spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future, each one revealing the error of his ways and gradually melting the frozen heart of this old miser, leading him towards his redemption. On the journey we take with Scrooge we encounter a rich array of Dickensian characters including the poor Cratchit family with the ailing Tiny Tim and the generous and jolly Fezziwig. When Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol in 1843 he fashioned an enduring gift to the world, capturing the essence of the love, kindness and generosity of the Christmas season. It is a timeless classic and the story's uplifting magic remains as potent today as when it was first published.

Now a grown man, David Copperfield tells the story of his youth. As a young boy, he lives happily with his mother and his nurse, Peggotty. His father died before he was born. During David's early childhood, his mother marries the violent Mr. Murdstone, who brings his strict sister, Miss Murdstone, into the house. The Murdstones treat David cruelly, and David bites Mr. Murdstone's hand during one beating. The Murdstones send David away to school. David's mother dies, and David returns home, where the Murdstones neglect him. He works at Mr. Murdstone's wine-bottling business and moves in with Mr. Micawber, who mismanages his finances. When Mr. Micawber leaves London to escape his creditors, David decides to search for his father's sister, Miss Betsey Trotwood—his only living relative. He walks a long distance to Miss Betsey's home, and she takes him in on the advice of her mentally unstable friend, Mr. Dick. Miss Betsey sends David to a school run by a man named Doctor Strong. David moves in with Mr. Wickfield and his daughter, Agnes, while he attends school. Agnes and David become best friends. Among Wickfield's boarders is Uriah Heep, a snakelike young man who often involves himself in matters that are none of his business. David graduates and goes to Yarmouth to visit Peggotty, who is now married to Mr. Barkis, the carrier. David reflects on what profession he should pursue. On his way to Yarmouth, David encounters James David apprentices himself at the London firm of Spenlow and Jorkins and takes up lodgings with a woman named Mrs. Crupp. Mr. Spenlow invites David to his house for a weekend. There, David meets Spenlow's daughter, Dora, and quickly falls in love with her. In London, David is reunited with Tommy Traddles and Mr. Micawber. Word reaches David, through Steerforth. David journeys to Yarmouth to visit Peggotty in her hour of need. Little Em'ly and Ham, now engaged, are to be married upon Mr. Barkis's death. David, however, finds Little Em'ly upset over her impending marriage. When Mr. Barkis dies, Little Em'ly runs off with Steerforth, who she believes will make her a lady. Mr. Peggotty is devastated but vows to find Little Em'ly and bring her home. Miss Betsey visits London to inform David that her financial security has been ruined because Mr. Wickfield has joined into a partnership with Uriah Heep. David, who has become increasingly infatuated with Dora, vows to work as hard as he can to make their life together possible. Mr. Spenlow, however, forbids Dora from marrying David. Mr. Spenlow dies in a carriage accident that night, and Dora goes to live with her two aunts. Meanwhile, Uriah Heep informs Doctor Strong that he suspects Doctor Strong's wife, Annie, of having an affair with her young cousin, Jack Maldon. Dora and David marry, and Dora proves a terrible housewife, incompetent in her chores. David loves her anyway and is generally happy. Mr. Dick facilitates a reconciliation between Doctor Strong and Annie, who was not, in fact, cheating on her husband. Miss Dartle, Mrs. Steerforth's ward, summons David and informs him that Steerforth has left Little Em'ly. Miss Dartle adds that Steerforth's servant, Littimer, has proposed to her and that Little Em'ly has run away. David and Mr. Peggotty enlist the help of Little Em'ly's childhood friend Martha, who locates Little Em'ly and brings Mr. Peggotty to her. Little Em'ly and Mr. Peggotty decide to move to Australia, as do the Micawbers, who first save the day for Agnes and Miss Betsey by exposing Uriah Heep's fraud against Mr. Wickfield. A powerful storm hits Yarmouth and kills Ham while he attempts to rescue a shipwrecked sailor. The sailor turns out to be Steerforth. Meanwhile, Dora falls ill and dies. David leaves the country to travel abroad. His love for Agnes grows. When David returns, he and Agnes, who has long h

Coldhearted Ebenezer Scrooge has no use for Christmas cheer. He rejects a dinner invitation from his jolly nephew, scolds charity workers, and very begrudgingly allows his clerk a day off. All the warmth and joy of the holiday are humbug to Scrooge until Jacob Marley, his long-dead business partner, pays a call. Marley's spirit is the first in a series of ghostly visitors who offer visions of the past, present, and future — warnings that transform a bitter old miser into a charitable and compassionate man.First published in 1843, A Christmas Carol was an instant success and has remained a holiday favorite ever since. The story has been adapted many times for stage and screen, but no version surpasses the sheer delight of Charles Dickens's original novella. As much a part of the season as holly, mistletoe, and evergreen wreaths, this immortal tale continues to charm readers with its message of generosity and goodwill.

Here is A Christmas Treasury for all ages. Included are Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry, The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum, and other delightful poetry and fiction. Beautifully illustrated, this book will become part of your family's Christmas tradition for years to come.

È la vigilia di Natale e a Londra tutti si preparano a festeggiare, circondati dal calore della famiglia. Tutti tranne il vecchio Scrooge. Scrooge, che è un uomo molto ricco ma anche molto avaro, non ama il Natale, anzi, odia persino l'idea di divertirsi. Qualcosa però sta per cambiare: in questa notte magica tre incontri straordinari lo porteranno a diventare una persona nuova, capace di apprezzare le piccole grandi gioie della vita. Un classico intramontabile, in una nuova traduzione impreziosita da splendide illustrazioni, per rivivere ogni giorno lo spirito del Natale.

Oliver Twist's mother dies when he's born. He's sent to a workhouse. He is unhappy there and runs away. He lives in London. He doesn't have a childhood. He has to work. He doesn't have a family. He doesn't know what love is. But his luck is about to change. He meets some good people who look after him. The good people help Oliver. They love him. He's safe. Oliver's story has a happy ending.

It is the time of the French Revolution. Charles Darnay, a former noble, is living in England. An old family servant in France asks for help. Darnay goes to help but is arrested. He will be executed! His family and friends try to save him. They have just one terrible chance.

Charles Dickens was one of the greatest among the many story-writers of'the Victorian age;'that is, the middle and latter part of the Nineteenth Century, when Victoria was Queen of Great Britain. Perhaps he was the greatest of them all for now, a generation after he passed away, more people read the stories of Dickens than those by any other author of that period. In those wonderful writings are found many pictures of child-life connected with the plan of the novels or stories. These child-stories have been taken out of their connections and are told by themselves in this volume. By and by you will read for yourselves,'The Christmas Carol,''The Chimes,''David Copperfield,''The Old Curiosity Shop,'and the other great books by that fascinating writer, who saw people whom nobody else ever saw, and made them real. When you read those books you will meet again these charming children, and will remember them as the friends of your childhood. Jesse L. Hurlbut.

Per molti anni, Amy si è presa cura del vecchio padre, William Dorrit, rinchiuso per debiti nella prigione londinese di Marshalsea. È lì che la ragazzina ha vissuto finora, in una prigione. Ma la vera avventura ha inizio quando Arthur Clennam, un rispettabile uomo d'affari che aveva lavorato insieme a suo padre, fa ritorno a Londra, e qui inizia a indagare sul conto di Amy e della sua famiglia. Il destino sta per farli incontrare, e la vita di Amy Dorrit cambierà per sempre.

È la vigilia di Natale e a Londra tutti si preparano a festeggiare, circondati dal calore della famiglia. Tutti tranne il vecchio Scrooge. Scrooge, che è un uomo molto ricco ma anche molto avaro, non ama il Natale, anzi, odia persino l'idea di divertirsi. Qualcosa però sta per cambiare: in questa notte magica tre incontri straordinari lo porteranno a diventare una persona nuova, capace di apprezzare le piccole grandi gioie della vita. Un classico intramontabile per far rivivere ogni giorno lo spirito natalizio.

The story contained herein was written by Charles Dickens in 1867. It is the second of four stories entitled “Holiday Romance” and was published originally in a children's magazine in America. It purports to be written by a child aged seven. It was republished in England in “All the Year Round” in 1868. For this and four other Christmas pieces Dickens received £1,000. “Holiday Romance” was published in book form by Messrs Chapman & Hall in 1874, with “Edwin Drood” and other stories.For this reprint the text of the story as it appeared in “All the Year Round” has been followed. There was once a King, and he had a Queen; and he was the manliest of his sex, and she was the loveliest of hers. The King was, in his private profession, Under Government. The Queen's father had been a medical man out of town. They had nineteen children, and were always having more. Seventeen of these children took care of the baby; and Alicia, the eldest, took care of them all. Their ages varied from seven years to seven months.Let us now resume our story. One day the King was going to the office, when he stopped at the fishmonger's to buy a pound and a half of salmon not too near the tail, which the Queen (who was a careful housekeeper) had requested him to send home. Mr Pickles, the fishmonger, said, “Certainly, sir, is there any other article, Good-morning.”The King went on towards the office in a melancholy mood, for quarter day was such a long way off, and several of the dear children were growing out of their clothes. He had not proceeded far, when Mr Pickles's errand-boy came running after him, and said, “Sir, you didn't notice the old lady in our shop.” “What old lady?” enquired the King. “I saw none.”Now, the King had not seen any old lady, because this old lady had been invisible to him, though visible to Mr Pickles's boy. Probably because he messed and splashed the water about to that degree, and flopped the pairs of soles down in that violent manner, that, if she had not been visible to him, he would have spoilt her clothes.

“Manuscrito de un loco” fue escrito en 1836 y pertenece a la colección “El guardavías y otras historias de Fantasmas”. Aquí el loco escribe parte de su biografía, centrada en el proceso que sufre hasta enloquecer lo que permite una serie de reflexiones sobre la condición de un loco en la vida social y los sucesos que ocurren a su alrededor.

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Inglaterra, século XIX. Oliver Twist chegou ao mundo numa noite fria e adversa. A mãe morreu em seguida, e ninguém tinha a menor ideia de quem fosse o pai. Órfão e pobre, o menino passou por todo tipo de privação, até ser vendido a um coveiro. Maltratado, acabou fugindo e foi viver nas ruas de Londres, onde conheceu Fagin, chefe de uma quadrilha de meninos especialista em furto de joias. É o início de uma história comovente, cheia de desafios e reviravoltas. Obrigado a roubar, Oliver começa a se meter numa grande enrascada, mas nem imagina que, em meio a tamanha confusão, o destino trará à tona os segredos de sua origem.

Quello scritto da Dickens nel 1843 è - col tempo - divenuto il racconto di Natale per eccellenza, grazie alla sua enorme fortuna editoriale e alle rivisitazioni cinematografiche, teatrali, televisive e fumettistiche susseguitesi negli anni. Non una semplice favola a lieto fine, ma una vera e propria'fotografia'con cui l'autore immortala i principali difetti della società; non solo quelli del tempo e del luogo in cui vive, ma del genere umano: avidità, sfruttamento, cinismo, ipocrisia; aberrazioni del vivere civile che, all'inizio del racconto, vengono incarnate dal protagonista: un personaggio costruito paradigmaticamente, afFinché possa maturare e redimersi con l'evolvere della vicenda. In questo Dickens, unisce il romanzo di fantasia dal sapore gotico (le dinamiche del racconto sono guidate da una serie di spettri) alla favola didascalica, in cui la conversione del protagonista passa attraverso un percorso catartico in compagnia di figure fantasmatiche, per portare alla luce i valori più positivi dell'umanità: la solidarietà, l'accoglienza, l'amore. Tutto ciò ha finito per incarnare perfettamente lo'spirito'del Natale, con la sua atmosfera di festa ed allegria.

Baseada na história Conto de Natal, de Charles Dickens, Marcia Kupstas escreveu A última chance, peça teatral em cinco atos em que buscou manter a mensagem central do texto do autor inglês, discutindo temas como o egoísmo e a avareza. O velho Scrooge, depois de visitar o passado e ver o futuro, decide mudar sua visão sobre a vida e, principalmente, seu modo de viver o Natal. Mas será que isso é possível? Nas palavras da própria autora, o grande dilema da obra é:'Pode um homem civilizado servir a dois senhores? Pode-se dizer cristão e civilizado, se fica tão obcecado em ganhar dinheiro que se afasta do próximo, transforma sentimentos em valores monetários e fecha o coração para qualquer possibilidade de ajuda ou solidariedade?'.

Sullo sfondo di una Londra cinica e indifferente, si svolge la storia del piccolo Oliver, nato tra grandi sofferenze e cresciuto nella miseria. Dopo mille colpi di scena il ragazzo scoprirà le sue vere origini e farà finalmente i conti con una tragica storia familiare... Ma la lotta per superare rischi e pericoli quotidiani, per districarsi tra il bene e il male, non manca di premiare chi sceglie di vivere onestamente.

'Bah Humbug!'That's how Ebeneezer Scrooge feels about Christmas--until the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future decide to show the crotchety old miser the error of his ways. Together they travel through time, revisiting all the people who have played an important role in Scrooge's life. And as their journey concludes, Scrooge is reminded of what it means to have love in his heart, and what the true spirit of Christmas is all about. A timeless story the whole family will enjoy!

There was once a King, and he had a Queen; and he was the manliest of his sex, and she was the loveliest of hers. The King was, in his private profession, Under Government. The Queen's father had been a medical man out of town.

Este ebook presenta'Cuento de Navidad', con un sumario dinámico y detallado. Cuento de Navidad (también conocido como Un Cuento de Navidad o Canción de Navidad) es un relato de fantasmas y es uno de los clásicos cuentos de Charles Dickens. Este libro narra la inquietante noche que en la víspera de esta festividad pasa Ebenezer Scrooge, un anciano miserable y tacaño que es una de las más acabadas representaciones del avaro en la historia de la literatura y otro de los inolvidables personajes de la amplia galería de Dickens. La visita del espectro de su antiguo socio, Jacob Marley, hace desfilar ante Scrooge la visión de los espíritus de las Navidades pasadas, presentes y futuras intentando conmover su corazón. Algo va a cambiar. Charles Dickens (1812 – 1870) fue un famoso novelista inglés, uno de los más conocidos de la literatura universal, y el principal de la era victoriana. Fue maestro del género narrativo, al que imprimió ciertas dosis de humor e ironía, practicando a la vez una aguda crítica social. En su obra destacan las descripciones de gente y lugares, tanto reales como imaginarios.

When Philip Pirrip--nicknamed Pip--is forced by an escaped convict to steal food and supplies from his meager home, he doesnt know that this event will transform his life. One of Dickenss most popular novels, Great Expectations follows the orphaned Pip as he grows from poverty into a gentleman, becoming entangled with the strange Miss Havisham and her beautiful but coldhearted ward, Estella, and coming into a fortune from an unknown benefactor. This engrossing work, which recently celebrated its 150th birthday, remains one of Dickenss best.

Ebenezer Scrooge is a miserly old skinflint. He hates everyone, especially children. But at Christmas three ghosts come to visit him, scare him into mending his ways, and he finds, as he celebrates with Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim and their family, that geniality brings its own reward. This finest of all Christmas stories is beautifully illustrated with Arthur Rackham's superb line drawings.

The bestselling Sterling Classics series continues with Charles Dickenss Great Expectations--one of the most popular novels of all time. When Philip Pirrip, nicknamed Pip, is approached by an escaped convict and forced to steal food and supplies, he little realizes how this act will alter his life. This handsome, unabridged edition, with striking illustrations by Scott McKowen and questions for discussion by the esteemed educator Arthur Pober, will find a treasured place in any familys library.

Beloved in Christmases past, and sure to remain a favorite into Christmases of the future, Dickens'popular holiday tale is the perfect Christmas present. The uplifting tale follows the mysterious and magical events that transform the miserly, miserable Ebenezer Scrooge into “as good a friend, as good a master, and as good a man” as ever lived.Charles Dickens is probably the best-known and, to many people, the greatest English novelist of the nineteenth century. Since its publication in 1843, A Christmas Carol has been adapted for film, television, and the stage, proving that Dickens's characters and themes continue to captivate generation after generation.

No other novel in the English language so epitomizes upward mobility, the rise from poverty to wealth, as Great Expectations. Often considered to be one of Dickens's best novels, it tells the story of young Pip who is mysteriously helped by two people: escaped convict Magwitch and the eccentric dowager Miss Havisham. Here is storytelling at its best, alive with bigger-than-life characters, plot twists that turn on a dime, and scenes that burst off the page with color.