Tag: Charles dickens
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Christmas Carol, Staves 4&5
STAVE FOUR. THE LAST OF THE SPIRITS. The Phantom slowly, gravely, silently, approached.When it came near him, Scrooge bent down upon his knee; for in the very airthrough which this Spirit moved it seemed to scatter gloom and mystery. It was shrouded in a deep black garment, whichconcealed its head, its face, its form, and…
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A Christmas Carol, Staves 2 & 3
Stave 2 THE FIRST OF THE THREE SPIRITS. When Scrooge awoke, it was so dark, that looking outof bed, he could scarcely distinguish the transparent window from the opaquewalls of his chamber. He was endeavouring to pierce the darkness with hisferret eyes, when the chimes of a neighbouring church struck the four quarters.So he listened…
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A Christmas Carol, Stave 1
Merry Christmas Everyone! I love this classic by Charles Dickens. It is one of my favorite Christmas stories. I will try and share the whole story today. I hope everyone remembers to keep Christmas in their hearts today. Sketch of Charles Dickens in 1842 (Small image on the bottom left is his sister, Fanny) A…
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