{"product_id":"the-christmas-books-volume-2-by-charles-dickens-rare-books","title":"The christmas books volume 2 by Charles dickens [rare books]","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"154\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"252\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"187\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"185\"\u003eChristmas Books, Volume 2\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a collection of three of Charles Dickens' Christmas novellas:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"593\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"362\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"362\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Cricket on the Hearth: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThis story revolves around a family man, John Peerybingle, and his wife, Dot, who are visited by a mysterious stranger. The cricket on their hearth serves as a symbol of warmth and protection, guiding them through misunderstandings and revealing hidden truths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"465\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"465\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Battle of Life: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eSet in a small English village, this novella explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the choices individuals make. The story follows two sisters, Grace and Marion, and the complications that arise when one of them elopes, leading to a series of events that test familial bonds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"593\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"593\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe final novella in this collection tells the tale of Redlaw, a chemistry teacher who is haunted by the ghost of his former self. The ghost offers him the ability to forget all painful memories, but Redlaw soon realizes that erasing sorrow also removes joy, leading him to seek a way to restore balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"673\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThese stories, though less known than \u003cem data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"57\"\u003eA Christmas Carol\u003c\/em\u003e, showcase Dickens' mastery in blending moral lessons with engaging narratives, emphasizing themes of redemption, the importance of family, and the spirit of Christmas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"725\"\u003eAbout the Author –\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"885\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"19\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCharles Dickens\u003c\/strong\u003e (1812–1870) was an English writer and social critic, renowned for his vivid characters and depictions of Victorian society.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHis works often addressed social issues such as poverty, class disparity, and injustice.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eDickens' Christmas novellas, including \u003cem data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"58\"\u003eA Christmas Carol\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"72\"\u003eThe Chimes\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"101\"\u003eThe Cricket on the Hearth\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"123\"\u003eThe Battle of Life\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"146\"\u003eThe Haunted Man\u003c\/em\u003e, reflect his deep concern for social welfare and the human condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45253235736762,"sku":"344JDMCCH-Used","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/22299.jpg?v=1760980024","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/the-christmas-books-volume-2-by-charles-dickens-rare-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}