The Man Who Gave Us Christmas

By Winifred Kirkland

Book Overview

The Man Who Gave Us Christmas by Winifred Kirkland is a biography of Charles Dickens, the famous Victorian writer who created some of the most beloved characters in English literature, including Ebenezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim. The book traces Dickens' life from his childhood in poverty to his rise to fame as a writer, and explores the events and experiences that inspired him to write his most famous work, A Christmas Carol. Kirkland delves into the social and political issues of the time, including poverty, child labor, and the Industrial Revolution, and shows how Dickens used his writing to bring attention to these issues and advocate for social change. The Man Who Gave Us Christmas is a fascinating look at the life and work of one of the most enduringly popular writers in English literature, and offers insights into the cultural and historical context in which he lived and worked.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430452277
• ISBN13: 9781430452270
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"