A CHRISTMAS CAROL This timeless classic by Charles Dickens has been a favourite Christmas book for generations. Through the story of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, who is taught the true meaning of Christmas by a series of ghostly visitors, Dickens created a vivid Christmas fable about the message of goodwill towards mankind. On its publication in 1843, the book became an instant sensation and ever since it has had an enduring influence on Christmas traditions, becoming inextricably linked with our celebrations of the festival. This magnificent new edition of the classic tale, complete and unabridged, has been handsomely illustrated by the award-winning artist Robert Ingpen. He superbly captures the atmosphere of Victorian London and brings to life the unforgettable characters that Dickens created. This edition also includes his short story, A Christmas Tree, which first appeared in 1850 as the Christmas highlight in the twopenny weekly, Household Words. Written by Dickens to be read aloud and enjoyed by old and young alike, this charming story vividly evokes the delights of a Victorian Christmas.