A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Charles Dickens
Larry King
I like Scrooge. He wasn’t a bad guy. - Larry King
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A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol

Charles Dickens
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Charles Dickens
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In the heart of Victorian London, amidst the cold clasp of winter and the widespread cheer of the Christmas season, Charles Dickens weaves a timeless tale of redemption, compassion, and the transformative power of kindness in "A Christmas Carol." This enduring story follows Ebenezer Scrooge, a miser whose heart is as frigid as the frostbitten streets outside his door. Known for his penny-pinching ways and his bitter "Bah, Humbug!" to the joy of Christmas, Scrooge's life takes an unexpected turn one eerie Christmas Eve. Haunted by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, and visited by three spirits—the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come—Scrooge embarks on a nocturnal journey that promises to thaw his icy demeanor and open his eyes to the true essence of Christmas and humanity itself. Dickens masterfully crafts a narrative that is as haunting as it is heartwarming, exploring themes of social injustice, the consequences of our actions, and the possibility of redemption. Through Scrooge's introspective voyage, readers are invited to reflect on their lives, cherish the present, and foster a future filled with generosity and love. "A Christmas Carol" is not merely a holiday tale but a universal call to awaken the spirit of Christmas within each of us, to look beyond our desires, and to connect with the world in a meaningful and compassionate way. Dickens' eloquent prose and vivid imagery bring to life a story that has captivated readers for generations, making "A Christmas Carol" an indispensable classic that rekindles the warmth and joy of the holiday season year after year.

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Released
1843
17 Dec
Length
184
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I like Scrooge. He wasn’t a bad guy. - Larry King
There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor.
— Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol

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