Three of Dickens' famous tales--including "A Christmas Carol," "The Chimes," and "The Cricket on the Hearth"--make perfect holiday reading for the whole family.
A perennial favorite, read over and over again each year, "A Christmas Carol exemplifies the spirit of Christmas, and the warmhearted good cheer of this classic is also the keynote of "The Chimes" and "The Cricket on the Hearth."
This is a book to be read aloud in the family and loved by everyone. Illustrations by Walter Seaton are a delightful complement to the text.
About the Author
Charles Dickens (1812-1870) is probably the greatest novelist England has ever produced, the author of such well-known classics as A Christmas Carol, Great Expectations, David Copperfield and Oliver Twist. His innate comic genius and shrewd depictions of Victorian life—along with his indelible characters—have made his books beloved by readers the world over.
Katharine Kroeber Wiley, the daughter of a scholar and a sculptor, has a degree in English Literature from Occidental College. Her work has appeared in Boundary Two and the recent book, Lore of the Dolphin. She is currently working on a book on Victorian Christmas writings.
