![]() ![]() From preface: I've endeavoured in this Ghostly little book to raise the Ghost of an Idea which shall not put my readers out of humour w/themselves, the season, or me. Written by one of England's greatest and most popular novelists, A Christmas Carol has come to epitomize the true meaning of Christmas. Journeying through Christmases past, present, and future, he is ultimately transformed from an arrogant, obstinate, and insensitive miser to a generous, warm-hearted, and caring human being. ![]() With its characters exhibiting many qualities often ascribed to Dickens himself, the imaginative and entertaining tale relates Ebenezer Scrooge's eerie encounters with spectral visitors. As much a part of the holiday season as holly, mistletoe, and evergreen wreaths, this perennial favourite continues to delight and rekindle thoughts of charity and goodwill. A Christmas Carol has long since become one of the most beloved in the English language. In October 1843, Charles Dickens, heavily in debt and obligated to his publisher, began work to help his family's meagre income. ![]() Graced with several charming illustrations in b&w by John Leech who adorned the ultra-rare original first edition. ![]() Small brief note in same hand adjacent title page: "To my dearest, Monday, 21st, IX. Antiquarian fountain signature penned inside cover: "E. Cream with green and black floral-like patterned boards, tan cover and spine labels, moderate shelf wear, rub, toning. ![]()
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