"Old Scrooge": A Christmas Carol in Five Staves. by Scott and Dickens
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About this eBook
| Author | Scott, Charles Augustus, 1830- |
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| Author | Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 |
| Title |
"Old Scrooge": A Christmas Carol in Five Staves. Dramatized from Charles Dickens' Celebrated Christmas Story. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 86.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Summary | "Old Scrooge: A Christmas Carol in Five Staves" by Scott and Dickens is a dramatization of Charles Dickens' beloved Christmas story, written in the late 19th century during the Victorian era. This adaptation presents a theatrical retelling of the classic tale, emphasizing the themes of redemption and the spirit of Christmas through the character of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miser who ultimately learns to embrace generosity and compassion. The play captures the heartwarming essence of Dickens' work while conveying a timeless message about the importance of kindness and community. The narrative follows Ebenezer Scrooge, a cold-hearted and selfish businessman who despises Christmas and is indifferent to the suffering of those around him. One Christmas Eve, he is visited by the ghost of his former partner, Jacob Marley, who warns Scrooge of a grim fate unless he changes his ways. Marley informs Scrooge that he will be visited by three spirits: the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present, and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. Throughout these encounters, Scrooge reflects on his life choices, witnessing both joyous moments and the consequences of his actions. In a transformative journey, he ultimately rediscovers the joy of Christmas and the importance of generosity, leading him to become a benevolent figure in the lives of those he once disregarded, particularly the Cratchit family, embodying the spirit of a true Christmas. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Misers -- Drama |
| Subject | Christmas plays |
| Subject | London (England) -- Drama |
| Subject | Ghosts -- Drama |
| Subject | Poor families -- Drama |
| Subject | Scrooge, Ebenezer (Fictitious character) -- Drama |
| Subject | Sick children -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40729 |
| Release Date | Sep 11, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 895 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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