As the story progresses and Christmas morning approaches, Scrooge encounters the unforgettable characters that make this story a classic: Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, and, of course, the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. The story opens on a bleak and cold Christmas Eve as Ebenezer Scrooge is closing up his office for the day. It has often been credited with returning the jovial and festive atmosphere to the holiday season in Britain and North America, following the somber period that emerged during the Industrial Revolution. Available for free at Project Gutenberg.Ī Christmas Carol has constantly been in print since its original publication in 1849, and has been adapted for stage, television, film, and opera.
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