A Christmas Carol has become one of the most widely read and influential books ever written. It reveals the astounding range, subtlety, artistry, and depth of thought of a true literary colossus, Charles Dickens. Published in hundreds of editions and translated into virtually every modern language, it has not been out of print since 1843. Contains extended historical context: A Critical Essay, Introduction To A Christmas Carol, by Alfred Edward Newton, author of Amenities Of Book Collecting.