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“What!" exclaimed the Ghost, "would you so soon put out, with wordly hands, the light I give? Is it not enough that you are one of those whose passions made this cap, and force me through whole trains of years to wear it low upon my brow!”

Quote by Charles Dickens

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A Christmas Carol

Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol' is a novella that explores themes of greed, charity, and the spirit of giving. The story follows Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly and cold-hearted businessman, who is visited by the ghost of his deceased business partner, Jacob Marley, and three spirits: the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present, and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. Through these encounters, Scrooge is shown the errors of his ways and is ultimately transformed into a more compassionate and generous individual. more

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Charles Dickens
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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