Rediscover the timeless tale of redemption and hope in this stunning, unabridged edition of Charles Dickens' beloved classic, A Christmas Carol. When A Christmas Carol was first published in 1843, it was an overnight success.A celebration of Christmas, a tale of redemption, and a critique on Victorian society, Dickens' atmospheric novella follows the miserly, penny-pinching Ebenezer Scrooge who views Christmas as 'humbug'. It is only through a series of eerie, life-changing visits from the ghost of his deceased business partner Marley and the spirits of Christmas past, present and future that Scrooge begins to see the error of his ways.With heart-rending characters, rich imagery and evocative language, the hopeful message of A Christmas Carol remains as significant today as when it was first published. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, this clothbound edition features gold foiled edges, a ribbon marker, and original illustrations by John Leech.With an afterword by Anna South, this pocket-sized classic is a perfect gift for any book lover or a treat for yourself this festive season.