Christmas Carol

DIVp p class="MsoNormal"Written originally by Charles Dickens in 1843, IA Christmas Carol/i has been adapted over the years for the stage, big screen, cartoons, and every imaginable entertainment venue possible. The truths revealed through Scrooge, Marley, and his three ghosts are timeless and touch the hearts of everyone treated to its sincerity./p p class="MsoNormal" /p p class="MsoNormal"This version of the beloved book is interspersed with “life lessons” concise enough to share in a moment—compelling enough to be remembered for a lifetime. These meaningful contemporary maxims are ideal conversation-starters for families or small groups./p p class="MsoNormal" /p p class="MsoNormal"Whether gathered around the fireplace, studying literature, or with your family crowded around the kitchen table, IA Christmas Carol/i fosters appreciation for the arts and provides priceless opportunities to affirm and encourage the highest aspirations./p p class="MsoBodyText" /p p class="MsoBodyText"Predicted to become a prized possession, IA Christmas Carol/i will be passed down through generations, revisited regularly, and remembered into old age./p p class="MsoNormal" /p From “Bah! Humbug!” to Tiny Tim’s “God bless us, every one!,” you will be encouraged and inspired to live life sensitive to others, sharing your blessings, and enjoying the love of others./p/DIV

In the history of English literature, Charles Dickens's iA Christmas Carol/i, which has been continuously in print since it was first published in the winter of 1843, stands out as the quintessential Christmas story. What makes this charming edition of Dickens's immortal tale so special is the collection of 80 vivid illustrations by Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Shinn, a well-known artist in his time, was a popular illustrator of newspapers and magazines whose work displayed a remarkable affinity for the stories of Charles Dickens, evoking the bustling street life of the mid-1800s. Printed on heavy, cream-colored paper stock, the edges of the pages have been left rough, simulating the way in which the story might have appeared in Dickens's own time. Though countless editions of this classic have been published over the years, this one stands out as particularly beautiful, nostalgic, and evocative of the spirit of Christmas.