A Christmas Carol in Prose: Being a Ghost Story of Christmas

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I recently did a vlog on Youtube on this using similar content: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQnUBpgxHYQ&t=385s

I never get tired of revisiting this classic tale!

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Perhaps one of the most well-known Christmas classics is A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens. The writing is phenomenal in its prose, but what is arguably most compelling about the tale are the characters and story arc Dickens creates.

What makes this piece so famous and why does it connect with people so well, leaving a strong impression on their memories?

You can get your own copy of to read along by clicking on one of the images below:

History

In 1843, Dickens did not set out to write a Christmas story. Instead, Dickens was focused on attempting to solve the problems of poverty and child labor so prevalent in the England at that time. Dickens had read a government report on child labor and initially thought to respond with a pamphlet .

However, he instead cleverly presented his ideas in a Christmas story which, he notes in the…

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I always dreamed of being a writer, but never thought I could make money doing it. So, after earning a BA in English and honing my reading, analytical, and writing skills, I settled for a more "stable" career in ministry (joking, of course!), bringing my love for the written word to my Biblical studies as I learned Greek and Hebrew, Exegesis and Theology while getting an MA in Theological Studies. I've worked in various ministry capacities in the church: children's minister, ministry staff (aka, "whatever needs doing"), ESL teacher, youth intern, and others. Though this blog is mostly about classic literature, I will probably throw in some thoughts on writing, occasional theological musings, or my reflections on emotional health, psychology, philosophy, or cultural topics. I am a thinker and a lover of many things! I am currently pursuing publishing my first children's novel while doing freelance writing (my profile here: https://www.upwork.com/o/profiles/users/~0104b8a9e8c1253315/). I like to paint (and may share some of them here someday!), enjoy the outdoors, learning, reading, and growing. I also love learning about other people and helping them to realize their gifts and potential.

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