The Cricket on the Hearth: and Other Christmas Stories (Dover

The Cricket on the Hearth: and Other Christmas Stories (Dover Thrift Editions)

With the publication of A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens almost single-handedly created the genre of the "Christmas story." And while that beloved classic remains among the best known in the field, Dickens also wrote a number of other delightful tales associated with Yuletide.
This volume features three of the best. Combining realism with fantasy, and with kindness and affection for the poor a dominant theme, they include the title story, a charming tale of a pleasant and simple home life; "The Holly-Tree," a lighthearted story of love reclaimed in a quietÂ country inn; and "The Haunted House," an entertaining account of a belligerent ghost's effect on the lives of those with whom he shares a home.
Written with Dickens's familiar flair for characterization, comic incident, and the picturesque, these stories will delight readers with their unusual charms and nostalgic re-creation of Victorian Christmases past.
Country USA
Brand Dover Publications
Manufacturer Dover Publications
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780486280394
ReleaseDate 2011-09-22
UnitCount 1
UPCs 800759280391
EANs 9780486280394

The Cricket on the Hearth: and Other Christmas Stories (Dover Thrift Editions)