Charles Dickens: The Complete Christmas Novels & Tales (Illustrated)
Enriched edition. A Festive Collection of Victorian Holiday TalesBy Charles Dickens
Length182h 19m
About this audiobook
In "Charles Dickens: The Complete Christmas Novels & Tales (Illustrated)," the reader is immersed in a rich tapestry of Victorian Christmas spirit, exploring themes of generosity, redemption, and the enchanting magic of the holiday season. This comprehensive collection features the beloved classic "A Christmas Carol" alongside lesser-known narratives such as "The Battle of Life" and "The Chimes." Dickens's signature style'—marked by vivid characterization, intricate plots, and eloquent prose'—radiates throughout the text, echoing his belief in the transformative power of compassion. The inclusion of illustrations adds a visual dimension, enhancing the reader's experience and connecting them further to the charming world Dickens crafted during the 19th century. Charles Dickens (1812-1870), a literary giant of the Victorian age, harnessed his own tumultuous upbringing and social conscience to write these timeless tales, often reflecting the inequalities of his time. Having experienced poverty and hardship, Dickens aimed to shed light on social issues while instilling a sense of hope and goodwill through his stories. His profound understanding of human nature allows him to resonate deeply with the joys and struggles of life, making his Christmas narratives particularly poignant. For readers seeking a heartwarming exploration of humanity during the festive season, this collection is indispensable. It not only offers a glimpse into Dickens's adept storytelling and social commentary but also serves as a reminder of the enduring spirit of Christmas. Readers of all ages will find themselves enchanted, inspired by the timeless messages of kindness and community woven throughout these enchanting tales.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreChristian & Inspirational, General Fiction
Length182 hrs 19 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 14, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
120No Thoroughfare
2Introduction
121THE OVERTURE
3Author Biography
122ACT I
4Historical Context
123ACT II
5Synopsis (Selection)
124ACT III
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6A Christmas Carol
125ACT IV
7Stave I Marley's Ghost
126Oliver Twist
8Stave II The First of the Three Spirits
127CHAPTER I
9Stave III The Second of the Three Spirits
128CHAPTER VIII
10Stave IV The Last of the Spirits
129CHAPTER XIV
11Stave V The End of It
130CHAPTER XIX
12The Chimes
131CHAPTER XXV
13First Quarter
132CHAPTER XXXIII
14Second Quarter
133CHAPTER XL
15Third Quarter
134CHAPTER XLVI (pt. 1)
16Fourth Quarter
135CHAPTER XLVI (pt. 2)
17The Cricket on the Hearth
136CHAPTER LII
18Chirp the First
137David Copperfield
19Chirp the Second
138BOOK THE FIRST: POVERTY
20Chirp the Third
139CHAPTER 1. Sun and Shadow
21The Battle of Life
140CHAPTER 2. Fellow Travellers
22Part the First
141CHAPTER 3. Home
23Part the Second
142CHAPTER 4. Mrs Flintwinch has a Dream
24Part the Third
143CHAPTER 5. Family Affairs
25The Haunted Man
144CHAPTER 6. The Father of the Marshalsea
26I. The Gift Bestowed
145CHAPTER 7. The Child of the Marshalsea
27II. The Gift Diffused
146CHAPTER 8. The Lock
28III. The Gift Reversed
147CHAPTER 9. Little Mother
29A Christmas Tree
148CHAPTER 10. Containing the whole Science of Government
30What Christmas Is As We Grow Older
149CHAPTER 11. Let Loose
31The Poor Relation's Story
150CHAPTER 12. Bleeding Heart Yard
32The Child's Story
151CHAPTER 13. Patriarchal
33The Schoolboy's Story
152CHAPTER 14. Little Dorrit's Party
34Nobody's Story
153CHAPTER 15. Mrs Flintwinch has another Dream
35The Seven Poor Travellers
154CHAPTER 16. Nobody's Weakness
36CHAPTER I
155CHAPTER 17. Nobody's Rival
37CHAPTER II
156CHAPTER 18. Little Dorrit's Lover
38CHAPTER III
157CHAPTER 19. The Father of the Marshalsea in two or three Relations
39The Holly-Tree
158CHAPTER 20. Moving in Society
40FIRST BRANCH
159CHAPTER 21. Mr Merdle's Complaint
41SECOND BRANCH
160CHAPTER 22. A Puzzle
42THIRD BRANCH
161CHAPTER 23. Machinery in Motion
43The Wreck of the Golden Mary
162CHAPTER 24. Fortune-Telling
44The Perils of Certain English Prisoners
163CHAPTER 25. Conspirators and Others
45CHAPTER I
164CHAPTER 26. Nobody's State of Mind
46CHAPTER II
165CHAPTER 27. Five-and-Twenty
47CHAPTER III
166CHAPTER 28. Nobody's Disappearance
48A House to Let
167CHAPTER 29. Mrs Flintwinch goes on Dreaming
49Over the Way
168CHAPTER 30. The Word of a Gentleman
50The Manchester Marriage
169CHAPTER 31. Spirit
51Going Into Society
170CHAPTER 32. More Fortune-Telling
52Three Evenings in the House
171CHAPTER 33. Mrs Merdle's Complaint
53Trottle's Report
172CHAPTER 34. A Shoal of Barnacles
54Let at Last
173CHAPTER 35. What was behind Mr Pancks on Little Dorrit's Hand
55The Mortals in the House
174CHAPTER 36. The Marshalsea becomes an Orphan
56The Ghost in the Clock Room
175BOOK THE SECOND: RICHES
57The Ghost in the Double Room
176CHAPTER 1. Fellow Travellers
58The Ghost in the Picture Room
177CHAPTER 2. Mrs General
59The Ghost in the Cupboard Room
178CHAPTER 3. On the Road
60The Ghost in Master B.'s Room
179CHAPTER 4. A Letter from Little Dorrit
61The Ghost in the Garden Room
180CHAPTER 5. Something Wrong Somewhere
62The Ghost in the Corner Room
181CHAPTER 6. Something Right Somewhere
63A Message From the Sea
182CHAPTER 7. Mostly, Prunes and Prism
64I. The Village
183CHAPTER 8. The Dowager Mrs Gowan is reminded that 'It Never Does'
65II. The Money
184CHAPTER 9. Appearance and Disappearance
66III. The Club-Night (pt. 1)
185CHAPTER 10. The Dreams of Mrs Flintwinch thicken
67III. The Club-Night (pt. 2)
186CHAPTER 11. A Letter from Little Dorrit
68IV. The Seafaring Man
187CHAPTER 12. In which a Great Patriotic Conference is holden
69V. The Restitution
188CHAPTER 13. The Progress of an Epidemic
70Tom Tiddler's Ground
189CHAPTER 14. Taking Advice
71I. Picking Up Soot and Cinders
190CHAPTER 15. No just Cause or Impediment why these Two Persons should not be joined together
72II. Picking Up Evening Shadows
191CHAPTER 16. Getting on
73III. Picking Up Terrible Company
192CHAPTER 17. Missing
74IV. Picking Up Waifs at Sea
193CHAPTER 18. A Castle in the Air
75V. Picking Up a Pocket-Book
194CHAPTER 19. The Storming of the Castle in the Air
76VI. Picking Up Miss Kimmeens
195CHAPTER 20. Introduces the next
77VII. Picking Up the Tinker
196CHAPTER 21. The History of a Self-Tormentor
78I. His Leaving It Till Called For
197CHAPTER 22. Who passes by this Road so late?
79II. His Boots
198CHAPTER 23. Mistress Affery makes a Conditional Promise, respecting her Dreams
80III. His Umbrella
199CHAPTER 24. The Evening of a Long Day
81IV. His Black Bag
200CHAPTER 25. The Chief Butler Resigns the Seals of Office
82V. His Writing-Desk
201CHAPTER 26. Reaping the Whirlwind
83VI. His Dressing-Case
202CHAPTER 27. The Pupil of the Marshalsea
84VII. His Brown-Paper Parcel
203CHAPTER 28. An Appearance in the Marshalsea
85VIII. His Portmanteau
204CHAPTER 29. A Plea in the Marshalsea
86IX. His Hat-Box
205CHAPTER 30. Closing in
87X. His Wonderful End
206CHAPTER 31. Closed
88Mrs. Lirriper's Lodgings
207CHAPTER 32. Going
89I. How Mrs. Lirriper Carried on the Business
208CHAPTER 33. Going!
90II. How the First Floor Went to Crowley Castle
209CHAPTER 34. Gone
91III. How the Side-Room Was Attended by a Doctor
210Great Expectations
92IV. How the Second Floor Kept a Dog
211CHAPTER I
93V. How the Third Floor Knew the Potteries
212CHAPTER IX
94VI. How the Best Attic Was Under a Cloud
213CHAPTER XVI
95VII. How the Parlours Added a Few Words
214CHAPTER XXIII
96Mrs. Lirriper's Legacy
215CHAPTER XXX
97I. Mrs. Lirriper Relates How She Went On, and Went Over.
216CHAPTER XXXIX
98II. A Past Lodger Relates a Wild Story of a Doctor.
217CHAPTER XLV
99III. Another Past Lodger Relates His Experience as a Poor Relation.
218CHAPTER LIV
100IV. Another Past Lodger Relates What Lot He Drew at Glumper House.
219The Pickwick Papers
101V. Another Past Lodger Relates His Own Ghost Story.
220CHAPTER I.
102VI. Another Past Lodger Relates Certain Passages to Her Husband.
221CHAPTER V.
103VII. Mrs. Lirriper Relates How Jemmy Topped Up.
222CHAPTER IX.
104I. To Be Taken Immediately
223CHAPTER XIII.
105II. Not To Be Taken at Bed-Time
224CHAPTER XVI.
106III. To Be Taken at the Dinner-Table
225CHAPTER XX.
107IV. Not To Be Taken For Granted
226CHAPTER XXIII.
108V. To Be Taken In Water
227CHAPTER XXVI.
109VI. To Be Taken With a Grain of Salt
228CHAPTER XXX.
110VII. To Be Taken and Tried
229CHAPTER XXXIV.
111VIII. To Be Taken For Life
230CHAPTER XXXVII.
112Barbox Brothers
231CHAPTER XLI.
113Barbox Brothers and Co.
232CHAPTER
114Main Line
233CHAPTER XLVIII.
115No. 1 Branch Line
234CHAPTER LII.
116No. 2 Branch Line
235CHAPTER LV.
117No. 3 Branch Line
236Analysis
118No. 4 Branch Line
237Reflection
119No. 5 Branch Line
238Memorable Quotes
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