A Christmas Carol
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All Themes Past, Present and Future – The Threat of Time Family Greed, Generosity and Forgiveness Christmas and Tradition Social Dissatisfaction and the Poor Laws
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All Characters Ebenezer Scrooge The Ghost of Christmas Past The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come Bob Cratchit Tiny Tim Jacob Marley Fan
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A Christmas Carol

by

Charles Dickens
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