Program Type:
Book DiscussionAge Group:
AdultsProgram Description
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In school, it can be hard to enjoy books that are "mandatory reading", but looking back at those books through our older, wiser eyes can also bring a new appreciation for the classics. Now that you don't have to worry about getting that A+ on your book report, come discuss A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, here at your library.
"Bah, humbug!"
A Christmas Carol is a novella by English author Charles Dickens, first published on December 19, 1843, and its been adapted countless times in books and film ever since. Dickens' sources for the tale appear to be many and varied, but are, principally, the humiliating experiences of his childhood, and his sympathy for the poor. The novella met with instant success and critical acclaim in the Victorian era, when there was both a strong nostalgia for old Christmas traditions and the introduction of new customs, such as Christmas trees and greeting cards.
The story of a bitter miser named Ebenezer Scrooge and his transformation over one eventful night is one that can be felt and appreciated no matter the reader's personal holiday traditions, which has helped the story withstand the test of time.
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