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“He was wise enough to know that nothing ever happened on this globe, for good, at which some people did not have their fill of laughter in the outset”

Quote by Charles Dickens

Book:A Christmas Carol (Sparklesoup Classics)

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A Christmas Carol (Sparklesoup Classics)

Charles Dickens's timeless story follows the journey of Ebenezer Scrooge, a grumpy and greedy businessman, who is visited by spirits of his past, present, and future, leading to a profound change of heart. more

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Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens, a British writer born on February 7, 1812, and died on June 9, 1870, is one of the greatest novelists of the 19th century. Known for his profound social criticism and vivid narrative style, Dickens' works extensively cover social reality, revealing various issues in the British society of the time. more

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