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by Charles Dickens (Author)
Only this CLASSICS MADE EASY(TM) edition includes a comprehensive 200-WORD GLOSSARY.
This very special edition includes:
- UNABRIDGED: The full, unabridged story, straight from the pen of Charles Dickens.
- GLOSSARY: A glossary of over 200 words, with this you can understand the story like never before.
- HISTORICAL ORIENTATION: A historical orientation to the period, giving context to the story.
- CHARACTER GUIDE: An appendix listing each character, who they are, and where they first appear.
- BONUS: A biographical article covering the life of the author, Charles Dickens, including how this story was very special to the literary master himself.
Follow along with Ebenezer Scrooge through his hauntingly prophetic Christmas journey, from past to present and into the future. This is the legendary story of transformation from old and miserable miser to the very embodiment of holiday cheer.
As befits such a historical work of literature, Classics Made Easy has taken great care to research and define all phrases and terms used throughout this remarkable story. In total, over 200 definitions bring complete clarity to one of Mr. Dickens masterpieces. From the game of pitch-and-toss to the Poor Law and even defining postboy - which has nothing to do with the postal system - the comprehensive glossary makes reading this in the 21st century easier than ever before.
While especially popular over the holidays, the life lessons, morals, and inspirational messages in this most famous ghost story, are applicable in every country and during every season of the year. So with that in mind, we hope you and yours take it to heart and have a better, happier life.
