A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol is Charles Dickens's beloved story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly London businessman who is visited by the ghost of his dead partner and three spirits on Christmas Eve. Through visions of past, present, and future, Scrooge confronts the consequences of his greed and is given a chance to change his life. First published in 1843, the book helped shape modern Christmas traditions and remains one of the most widely read and adapted stories in English literature.

This edition is for first-time readers, students, and book clubs. It includes the complete text of the story, a new introduction that sets Dickens and his work in context, a character guide to the principal figures, a summary of the plot, a thematic overview, a glossary of old and unusual words, and twelve discussion questions to spark conversation. Whether you are discovering Scrooge's journey for the first time or revisiting a holiday favourite, this companion will deepen your enjoyment of Dickens's timeless tale.