A Christmas Carol is a classic holiday story by Charles Dickens. It tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man who hates Christmas and all things related to it. On Christmas Eve, he is visited by three ghosts: the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present, and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. The ghosts take Scrooge on a journey through his past, present, and future, showing him the consequences of his selfishness and greed. Through this journey, Scrooge learns the true meaning of Christmas and is transformed into a kinder, more generous person.
By Charles Dickens · First published 1843 · Genre: Fantasy, Social Commentary, Gothic Fiction · 5 chapters