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"A Christmas Carol" "To all of us everywhere, a Merry Christmas to all my dears." (Scrooge) "God bless us every one." (Tiny Tim)
Charles Dickens: The Early Years Charles Dickens was born Charles John Huffam Dickens on February 7, 1812 in Landport, Portsea. He was one of eight children born to John and Elizabeth Dickens. From his earliest age, Dickens' mother taught him to read. Between the ages of 9 and 12, he attended a day school. Dickens hungered to read books and thrilled at the stories of Don Quixote and the Arabian Nights. By 1822, due to financial stains on the family, Dickens' formal education ended. At the age of twelve, he was working in a blacking warehouse. His father was put in prison on February 20, 1824 for debt. He was released on May 28, 1824 when he repaid his debt. Dickens' was determined to escape the poverty in which he lived. By November 1828, he had taught himself shorthand and was working as a freelance reporter for the proctors in the Court of Doctors' Commons. A Destiny Determined At the age of 18, Dickens began visiting the British Museum to supplement his education. By the age of 20, he was a reporter with The Mirror of Parliament and The True Sun. In December 1832, his first fictional sketch appeared in The Monthly Magazine. In January 1835, he was asked to write a series of street sketches for The Evening Chronicle. Dickens commenced into a writing career that would entertain future generations.
The Books of Charles Dickens? The stories written by the popular English writer are known for their "comic characterizations and social criticisms." The works that have been made into movies are Oliver Twist, Nicholas Nickleby, A Christmas Carol, Great Expectations, and David Copperfield. "A Christmas Carol" "A Christmas Carol" was the first Christmas story that Charles Dickens wrote. The primary character, Scrooge, exemplifies selfishness and greed. Through the visitations of three spirits, his heart is changed resulting in the happy ending. A Recommendation The story "A Christmas Carol" is one to be enjoyed every year during the Christmas season. We encourage you to check the book out at your local library or rent the video. (We favor the Reginald Owen version). The holidays are a time to enjoy enduring literature.
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