A Christmas Carol (Classic Fiction) [Gekürzte Ausgabe, Audiobook, Ungekürzte Ausgabe] [Englisch] [Audio CD]

In the history of English literature, Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, which has been continuously in print since it was first published in the winter of 1843, stands out as the quintessential Christmas story. What makes this charming edition of Dickens's immortal tale so special is the collection of 80 vivid illustrations by Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Shinn, a well-known artist in his time, was a popular illustrator of newspapers and magazines whose work displayed a remarkable affinity for the stories of Charles Dickens, evoking the bustling street life of the mid-1800s. Printed on heavy, cream-colored paper stock, the edges of the pages have been left rough, simulating the way in which the story might have appeared in Dickens's own time. Though countless editions of this classic have been published over the years, this one stands out as particularly beautiful, nostalgic, and evocative of the spirit of Christmas. -- Dieser Text bezieht sich auf eine vergriffene oder nicht verfügbare Ausgabe dieses Titels.

Ages 5^-8. Kennedy remains true to Dickens' tone and style in her picture-book-length adaptation of this holiday classic. By eliminating much of the original's redundancy and simplifying some of its arcane Victorian phrasing, the author has condensed this tale of a miser's discovery of the true meaning of Christmas into an easily understood 20-minute family read-aloud. Heyer's vibrant acrylic paintings add elegance to the presentation, and the use of a vertical red bar (suggesting period wallpaper or a fancy ribbon) on each page sets off the text and leaves the impression that this offering is a carefully wrapped package. For purists Roberto Innocenti's illustrated Christmas Carol (1990) may be the edition of choice, but libraries with requests for shorter versions (that do not rely on animals or cartoon characters to relay the story) will find this a good alternative. Kay Weisman -- Dieser Text bezieht sich auf eine andere Ausgabe: Gebundene Ausgabe .

This duo offer two versions of the holiday standard, with the Stewart, Tabori & Chang edition including the original full text (old spellings, etc.) plus more than 75 illustrations?24 in color. The DK version is part of the publisher's new "Eyewitness Classics" collection (Classic Returns, LJ 9/15/97) and features a heavily abridged text and numerous photographs explaining items mentioned in the story (workhouses, nightcaps, etc.) and would serve as an ideal introduction for young readers.
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Grade 4 Up-This recording of A Christmas Carol is a pleasant way to spend a few hours during the holiday season. Although abridged, it retains the spirit and language of Dickens' original manuscript. Anton Lesser gives a superb performance as the narrator and the voices of the characters, especially when portraying the Cratchit family, the Christmas Spirits and the London dialects. All characters are easily understood. Appropriate music begins and ends each cassette. This enjoyable retelling would be especially appropriate for family listening and a special treat for English literature classes.
Pat Griffith, Schlow Library, State College, PA
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

This has become the most famous Christmas story of all, with the miserly figure of Scrooge, the epitome of the callous employer, sadly crippled Tiny Tim, and the three specters -- the ghost of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Future.

"A ghostly little book" said Charles Dickens of his famous Christmas novella which appeared in 1843. It has become one of the most famous Christmas stories of all, with the miserly figure of Scrooge, crippled Tiny Tim, and the three spectres. It is read by Anton Lesser.