Did you know that
A Christmas Carol was first published in 1843? It is the book that changed the face of Christmas to what we know it today (read about it in the beautifully written history book - T
he Man Who Invented Chrismas: How Charles Dicken's A Christmas Carol Rescued His Career and Revived Our Holiday Spirits). I always assumed that it would be a rather long book to read and was surprised when we finished it within a week! It's a beautiful book to read aloud together as a family. I have a few editions on my shelf and today would like to share this beautifully illustrated one with you. It's a part of the
Walker Illustrated Classics series.
- Format Paperback | 160 pages
- Dimensions 182 x 210 x 17mm | 521g
- Publication date 07 Sep 2009
- Publisher Walker Books Ltd
- Language English
- Illustrations note w. numerous col. ill.
- ISBN10 1406305790
- ISBN13 9781406305791
- Author - Charles Dickens
- Illustrated - PJ Lynch
Dickens's ghostly tale of Ebenezer Scrooge has become as much a part of Christmas as trees and stockings, plum pudding and mistletoe. First published in 1843, this lavish, unabridged new edition resonates with the true spirit of Christmas. It is superbly illustrated by Ireland's fourth Laureate na nOg, PJ Lynch, whose detailed, atmospheric artwork brings Dickensian London vividly alive.
My daughter is performing in a production of A Christmas Carol this week. She's enjoyed the experience so much, and she's grown in many ways as a result. I'm thinking a beautiful copy of the book would be a special gift for her this Christmas. Thank you for the review and for the inspiration!
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