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A Christmas Carol ~~~ Charles Dickens

I have a tradition of reading something by Dickens over the Christmas holidays. Sometimes a full novel, often a short story, mostly re-readings of A Christmas Carol, this being my favorite of all Dickens' writings. Rather than writing a review for this, I thought I would make some general observations I have on A Christmas Carol.
1) It is a timeless biblical story of redemption and grace without reference to any scripture ...more
A Christmas Carol ~~~ Charles Dickens

I have a tradition of reading something by Dickens over the Christmas holidays. Sometimes a full novel, often a short story, mostly re-readings of A Christmas Carol, this being my favorite of all Dickens' writings. Rather than writing a review for this, I thought I would make some general observations I have on A Christmas Carol.

1) It is a timeless biblical story of redemption and grace without reference to any scripture ...more

I've seen so many movie versions I decided to read it. I know the real story now! Dickens knew how to turn a phrase.
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