This new selection of Dickens's Christmas writings confirms his lasting influence upon our idea of the Christmas spirit: that Christmas is a time for celebration, charity, and memory. In addition to the beloved A Christmas Carol, this volume includes such festive works as 'Christmas Festivities,' 'The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton,' 'A Christmas Tree,' 'The Seven Poor Travellers,' The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain, and a Christmas episode from Master Humphrey's Clock. Beyond the holly and the ivy, Charles Dickens' writings show readers his references to societal issues in nineteenth century England that revolve around Christmas. Dickens explores issues, which relate to class and memory in order to achieve deeper meaning and human qualities for the characters he creates.
