The Complete Christmas Books of Charles Dickens
A Christmas Carol, The Chimes, The Cricket on the Hearth, A Christmas Tree, A House to Let…By Charles Dickens
Length79h 31m
About this audiobook
In "The Complete Christmas Books of Charles Dickens," the reader is invited into a rich tapestry of Victorian England, where the themes of social justice, compassion, and the spirit of giving take center stage. This compendium features the beloved "A Christmas Carol" alongside lesser-known tales such as "TheChimes," "The Cricket on the Hearth," and "The Haunted Man." Dickens'Äôs signature prose, characterized by vivid imagery and intricate characterizations, captivates readers while subtly critiquing the societal norms of his time, encapsulating the Victorian ethos of philanthropy and warmth during the festive season. Charles Dickens, a towering figure in English literature, drew inspiration from his challenging upbringing and a keen awareness of social injustices that plagued his contemporaries. His works often reflect his transformative experiences, particularly the importance of benevolence amidst hardship. Dickens, who famously emphasized the notion of redemption, utilized the Christmas stories to promote ethical values and communal responsibility'Äîa reflection of his own beliefs shaped by personal trials and societal observations. This invaluable collection is recommended for both devoted Dickens enthusiasts and newcomers alike, as it encapsulates the essence of the human spirit through the lens of Christmas cheer. Dive into these narratives to uncover timeless lessons of hope, generosity, and the enduring belief in the possibility of change.
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GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length79 hrs 31 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 23, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
55Chapter V. The Restitution
2Stave I. Marley's Ghost
56Chapter I. Picking Up Soot and Cinders
3Stave II. The First of the Three Spirits
57Chapter II. Picking Up Evening Shadows
4Stave III. The Second of the Three Spirits
58Chapter III. Picking Up Terrible Company
5Stave IV. The Last of the Spirits
59Chapter IV. Picking Up Waifs at Sea
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6Stave V. The End of It
60Chapter V. Picking Up a Pocket-Book
7First Quarter
61Chapter VI. Picking Up Miss Kimmeens
8Second Quarter
62Chapter VII. Picking Up the Tinker
9Third Quarter
63Chapter I. His Leaving It Till Called For
10Fourth Quarter
64Chapter II. His Boots
11Chirp the First
65Chapter III. His Umbrella
12Chirp the Second
66Chapter IV. His Black Bag
13Chirp the Third
67Chapter V. His Writing-Desk
14Part the First
68Chapter VI. His Dressing-Case
15Part the Second
69Chapter VII. His Brown-Paper Parcel
16Part the Third
70Chapter VIII. His Portmanteau
17Chapter I. The Gift Bestowed
71Chapter IX. His Hat-Box
18Chapter II. The Gift Diffused
72Chapter X. His Wonderful End
19Chapter III. The Gift Reversed
73Chapter I. How Mrs. Lirriper Carried on the Business
20A Christmas Tree (Charles Dickens)
74Chapter II. How the First Floor Went to Crowley Castle
21What Christmas Is As We Grow Older (Charles Dickens)
75Chapter III. How the Side-Room Was Attended Ey a Doctor
22The Poor Relation's Story (Charles Dickens)
76Chapter IV. How the Second Floor Kept a Dog
23The Child's Story (Charles Dickens)
77Chapter V. How the Third Floor Knew the Potteries
24The Schoolboy's Story (Charles Dickens)
78Chapter VI. How the Best Attic Was Under a Cloud
25Nobody's Story (Charles Dickens)
79Chapter VII. How the Parlours Added a Few Words
26Chapter I. In the Old City of Rochester
80Chapter I. Mrs. Lippiper Relates How She Went On, and Went Over
27Chapter II. The Story of Richard Doubledick
81Chapter II. A Past Lodger Relates a Wild Story of a Doctor
28Chapter III. The Road
82Chapter III. Another Past Lodger Relates His Experience as a Poor Relation
29First Branch. Myself
83Chapter IV. Another Past Lodger Relates What Lot He Drew at Glumper House
30Second Branch. The Boots
84Chapter V. Another Past Lodger Relates His Own Ghost Story
31Third Branch. The Bill
85Chapter VI. Another Past Lodger Relates Certain Passages to Her Husband
32The Wreck of the Golden Mary (Charles Dickens)
86Chapter VII. Mrs. Lirriper Relates How Jemmy Topped Up
33Chapter I. The Island of Silver-Store
87Chapter I. To Be Taken Immediately
34Chapter II. The Prison in the Woods
88Chapter II. Not to Be Taken at Bed-Time
35Chapter III. The Rafts on the River
89Chapter III. To Be Taken at the Dinner-Table
36Over the Way
90Chapter IV. Not to Be Taken for Granted
37The Manchester Marriage
91Chapter V. To Be Taken in Water
38Going Into Society
92Chapter VI. To Be Taken With a Grain of Salt
39Three Evenings in the House
93Chapter VII. To Be Taken and Tried
40Trottle's Report
94Chapter VIII. To Be Taken for Life
41Let at Last
95Barbox Brothers
42The Mortals in the House
96Barbox Brothers and Co
43The Ghost in the Clock Room
97Main Line. The Boy at Mugby
44The Ghost in the Double Room
98No. 1 Branch Line. The Signal-Man
45The Ghost in the Picture Room
99No. 2 Branch Line. The Engine-Driver
46The Ghost in the Cupboard Room
100No. 3 Branch Line. The Compensation House
47The Ghost in Master B.'s Room
101No. 4 Branch Line. The Travelling Post-Office
48The Ghost in the Garden Room
102No. 5 Branch Line. The Engineer
49The Ghost in the Corner Room
103The Overture
50Chapter I. The Village
104Act I
51Chapter II. The Money
105Act II
52Chapter III. The Club-Night (pt. 1)
106Act III
53Chapter III. The Club-Night (pt. 2)
107Act IV
54Chapter IV. The Seafaring Man
108Christmas at Fezziwig's Warehouse (Charles Dickens)
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