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Man Who Invented Christmas : How Charles Dickens's a Christmas Carol Rescued His Career and Revived Our Holiday Spirits by Les Standiford (2008, Hardcover)
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Just before Christmas in 1843, a debt-ridden and dispirited Charles Dickens wrote a small book he hoped would keep his creditors at bay. His publisher turned it down, so Dickens used what little money he had to put out A Christmas Carol himself.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherCrown Publishing Group, T.H.E.
ISBN-100307405788
ISBN-139780307405784
eBay Product ID (ePID)65792731
Product Key Features
Book TitleMan Who Invented Christmas : How Charles Dickens's a Christmas Carol Rescued His Career and Revived Our Holiday Spirits
Number of Pages256 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicGeneral, Holidays / Christmas & Advent, European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
Publication Year2008
GenreLiterary Criticism, Religion, Biography & Autobiography, History
AuthorLes Standiford
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight14.4 Oz
Item Length7.9 in
Item Width5.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2008-014978
Dewey Edition22
TitleLeadingThe
Reviews"In this small but remarkable book, Les Standiford offers readers a gift for all seasons. Carefully researched and written in a stately, lucid prose, this book will be cherished by those who love Dickens, enjoy Christmas, or ponder the endless mysteries of human behavior." Roland Merullo, author of American Savior "A wonderfully absorbing and revealing account, full of things I did not realize about A Christmas Carol , Charles Dickens, and the world of publishing. Once I started reading this book, truly, I could not put it down." Dan Wakefield, author of New York in the Fifties " The Man Who Invented Christmas is destined to be a classic about a classic. As Tiny Tim might say, 'God Bless Everyone,' in this case Standiford, for creating such a delightful and engaging gempart history, part literary analysis, and all heart, just like the book that inspired it." Madeleine Blais, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and author of Uphill Walkers From the Hardcover edition., "In this small but remarkable book, Les Standiford offers readers a gift for all seasons. Carefully researched and written in a stately, lucid prose, this book will be cherished by those who love Dickens, enjoy Christmas, or ponder the endless mysteries of human behavior." -Roland Merullo, author ofAmerican Savior "A wonderfully absorbing and revealing account, full of things I did not realize aboutA Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens, and the world of publishing. Once I started reading this book, truly, I could not put it down." -Dan Wakefield, author ofNew York in the Fifties "The Man Who Invented Christmasis destined to be a classic about a classic. As Tiny Tim might say, 'God Bless Everyone,' in this case Standiford, for creating such a delightful and engaging gem-part history, part literary analysis, and all heart, just like the book that inspired it." -Madeleine Blais, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and author ofUphill Walkers, "In this small but remarkable book, Les Standiford offers readers a gift for all seasons. Carefully researched and written in a stately, lucid prose, this book will be cherished by those who love Dickens, enjoy Christmas, or ponder the endless mysteries of human behavior." -Roland Merullo, author ofAmerican Savior "A wonderfully absorbing and revealing account, full of things I did not realize aboutA Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens, and the world of publishing. Once I started reading this book, truly, I could not put it down." -Dan Wakefield, author ofNew York in the Fifties "The Man Who Invented Christmasis destined to be a classic about a classic. As Tiny Tim might say, 'God Bless Everyone,' in this case Standiford, for creating such a delightful and engaging gem-part history, part literary analysis, and all heart, just like the book that inspired it." -Madeleine Blais, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and author ofUphill Walkers From the Hardcover edition.
Dewey Decimal823/.8
SynopsisWith warmth, wit, and good cheer, Standiford shows how the unlikely success of A Christmas Carol revitalized Charles Dickens's languishing career and revived the celebration of the near-forgotten Christmas holiday.
LC Classification NumberPR4572.C69S73 2008
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The very interesting history behind the very famous Christmas story. A brief history of Charles Dickens and his remarkable impact on English literature and our most significant holiday.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
