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Experience timeless classics like never before in this Grand Type Collector's Edition With clear, easy-to-read formatting, this edition is designed for readers who prefer or require larger text without sacrificing the excitement of the original. Large Print Features: 18-point font: Generously sized text for maximum readability and comfort. Sans-serif font: Clean, modern typeface designed to reduce visual strain. Italics are bolded: Important emphasis is maintained without thin, hard-to-see lettering. Easy-to-read line lengths: Shorter rows of text (under 45 characters per line) make reading smoother and less tiring. On a cold Christmas Eve in Victorian London, the bitter miser Ebenezer Scrooge is confronted by the ghost of his late business partner, Jacob Marley. Warned that his selfishness will condemn him to a dreadful fate, Scrooge is visited by three more spirits who guide him through his past, present, and possible future. Each vision forces him to face the consequences of his choices and awakens a chance for redemption, leading to one of literature's most powerful transformations. First published in 1843, Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol reshaped the way Christmas was celebrated, infusing the season with themes of compassion, generosity, and family. Its message resonated with readers living through the hardships of industrial England and continues to inspire audiences worldwide. Scrooge's redemption remains a universal symbol of change and hope, reminding us of the true spirit of Christmas.

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Charles Dickens was born in 1812 in Portsmouth, England, and experienced a tumultuous childhood marked by his father's imprisonment for debt. This forced Dickens to leave school at a young age to work in a boot-blacking factory, an experience that deeply influenced his later writings. Despite these hardships, Dickens rose to become one of the most famous and influential novelists of the Victorian era.Dickens' literary career took off with the serialization of The Pickwick Papers in 1836, which was followed by a string of successful novels, including Oliver Twist and A Christmas Carol. His works were known for their vivid characters, social commentary, and the serialized format that kept readers eagerly awaiting each new installment. Dickens used his writing to expose the harsh realities of industrial society, particularly the struggles of the poor and the injustices they faced.Throughout his life, Dickens was not only a prolific writer but also an advocate for social reform. He campaigned for children's rights, education, and the plight of the working class, using his influence to raise awareness and inspire change. His legacy endures in the timeless appeal of his novels and the term """"Dickensian,"""" which describes both his distinctive style and the societal conditions he depicted.

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