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• Mr. Dickens and His Carol

  Silva, Samantha

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  A down-on-his-luck Dickens struggles with writer's block as pressure to write a Christmas book rises. As he walks his beloved London in search of inspiration, he finds it in a mysterious stranger who takes him on a journey that will inspire A…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Charles Dickens

  A Tale of Ambition and Genius

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  This episode of A&E's Biography television series documents Dickens' life as well as the lasting impact his work has had on Western literature and popular culture.

• Marley

  a Novel

  Clinch, Jon

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  This chilling reimagining of the origins of the relationship between Jacob Marley and Ebenezer Scrooge begins in their youth and follows their immoral business schemes and the choices that haunt Scrooge even before Marley's death.

• Inventing Scrooge

  the Incredible True Story Behind Dickens' Legendary A Christmas Carol

  DeVito, Carlo

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  "Inventing Scrooge uncovers the real-life inspirations from Charles Dickens' own world that led to the fascinating creation of his most beloved tale." -- publisher's copy

• A Christmas Carol

  the Original Manuscript Edition

  Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870

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  This special edition of A Christmas Carol reproduces the original manuscript in facsimile, complete with Dickens' notes and revisions. The book also includes a typeset version for easy reading.

• Selected Short Fiction

  Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870

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  Discover more of Dickens' shorter works in this collection. Be sure to check out "The Signal-Man," about haunted trains, possibly inspired by several actual train accidents of the period.

• Charles Dickens

  An Introduction

  Hartley, Jenny

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  English professor Hartley provides readers with a thoughtful, concise introduction to the major themes and characters of Dickens' novels, as well as a brief biographical sketch of the author.

• The Man Who Invented Christmas

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  Based on the book of the same name, this 2017 biographical comedy-drama film stars Dan Stevens as Dickens and follows him through the conception and creation of A Christmas Carol.

• The Muppet Christmas Carol

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  Gonzo plays narrator Mr. Dickens in this Muppet-filled musical based on the book. Famed British actor Michael Caine agreed to the role as Scrooge in order to create a film that his 7-year-old daughter could see.

• The Artful Dickens

  Tricks and Ploys of the Great Novelist

  Mullan, John, 1958-

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  "In thirteen entertaining and wonderfully insightful essays, John Mullan explores the literary machinations of Dickens's eccentric genius." - publisher's copy

• Scrooged

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  With Bill Murray in the Scrooge-like role of Frank Cross, a greedy, cynical TV executive visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve, this 1989 dark comedy reimagined Dickens' tale and has become a cult classic Christmas film.

• Charles Dickens

  a Life

  Tomalin, Claire

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  "The tumultuous life of England's greatest novelist, beautifully rendered by unparalleled literary biographer Claire Tomalin." -Publisher's copy

• The Valancourt Book of Victorian Christmas Ghost Stories. Volume Five

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  A Christmas Carol is a ghost story, and if you're looking for something a little different for the holidays, look no further than this series of short stories published by Dickens' contemporaries. Sure to add a bit of spooky to your festivities.

• Dinner With Dickens

  Recipes Inspired by the Life and Work of Charles Dickens

  Vogler, Pen

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  "Recipes and menus from the novels and the household of Charles Dickens... Dinner With Dickens celebrates the food of Victorian England by recreating dishes the author wrote about with such gusto, and enjoyed in real life." -- publisher's copy

• Seattle Rep's MR. DICKENS AND HIS CAROL website

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  "Charles Dickens should be looking forward to Christmas. When his latest book is a flop, putting both his popularity and finances in peril, his publishers give an ultimatum: write a Christmas book within a month or lose everything. Adapted for the…Read moreRead more of this annotation