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Dive into a captivating exploration of our worlds history with Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 01. This volume offers a rich and engaging narrative of significant historical events, thoughtfully crafted by some of the most renowned historians. Covering the period from 5867 to 480 BC, this collection presents history not just as facts, but as compelling stories that have shaped our civilization. - Summary from Title Page

Discover the fascinating journey of the United States Constitution, which encompasses a total of 27 amendments. The first ten, known as the Bill of Rights, were ratified together, while the subsequent seventeen were adopted individually, each shaping the nation in significant ways. Join us as we explore these vital changes that reflect the evolving values and principles of American society.

This classic book tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge—a miserable and bitter old man, who is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. The spirits force him to confront his past mistakes, and peek into his bleak future if he doesn’t change his ways. Join our full cast on this immersive fully Sound-Scaped journey, as Scrooge is transformed into a generous and kind-hearted man, embracing the spirit of Christmas and helping those around him.

Experience the timeless magic of A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens’ beloved tale of redemption, compassion, and the true spirit of the holiday season. Follow the journey of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly and cold-hearted man, as he is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Through these spectral encounters, Scrooge discovers the joy of generosity, the warmth of human connection, and the power of transformation.

Charles Dickens' The Old Curiosity Shop performed by his Great Great Grandson Gerald Dickens. A tale about Little Nell, a young girl who lives in the Old Curosity Shop, London with her grandfather. Through not wanting her to die in poverty as her parents did. Nell's grandfather gambles what little money they have left and the tale takes on an even darker turn.

Charles Dickens' masterful historical novel, set in Paris and London during the French Revolution, combines life-and-death adventure with a moving personal story. Lucie Manette, daughter of a revolutionary hero, and Charles Darnay, an aristocrat sympathetic to the poor, are in love. When vengeful revolutionaries seize Charles, can Lucie's friend, Sydney Carton, save him - and at what cost?

Charles John Huffam Dickens was an English writer and social critic. He is regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime and, by the 20th century, critics and scholars had recognized him as a literary genius. His novels and short stories are widely read, performed, and adapted today.

Almost always when we think of Ghost Stories, we first think of those written by the Victorians. When you consider the depth of literary talent available over the extraordinary length of Queen Victoria’s reign, allied to the fascination with their all things spiritual on ‘the other side’, then perhaps it’s simply right place, right time. Whatever the reasons given or proffered the reality and known facts are that if you want a really good ghost story to bring that edge of chill, that foreboding of dread, then look no further than ‘The Victorian Ghost Story’ for your listening pleasure.

These novelists burst with a literary energy that is hard to contain. They cover a myriad of styles and themes, narratives packed full of fully-formed characters in powerful tales that have become an essential and integral part of our literary heritage.

The main character is an old gloomy miser Ebenezer Scrooge, who doesn't love anyone or anything except his money. He doesn't understand why everybody is so happy about Christmas and with disgust, refuses the invitation from his kind nephew to celebrate this holiday together with his family.

Like a sweet box of assorted Holiday candy, this set has something to appeal to all tastes from the littlest listeners to grown-ups and those in between. Enjoy these tales as a family on car trips to Auntie's house or over the river and through the woods to Grandma's. The stories will add to the spirit of the season whether you are feeling like Santa or Scrooge.

Первый роман Чарльза Диккенса, публикация которого принесла ему широкую известность и превратила из молодого журналиста в выдающегося писателя, чьи последующие произведения оказали колоссальное влияние на мировую литературу. В этой увлекательной истории слушатели погружаются в жизнь членов Пиквикского клуба―эксцентричной группы друзей, состоящей из обаятельного Сэмюэла Пиквика, романтика Трейси Тапмена, «поэта» Огастеса Снодграсса и неуклюжего спортсмена Натаниэля Уинкля.

In his final Christmas story, Dickens narrates the hair-raising experiences of a professor. As the protagonist dwells on his past sorrows and mistakes, a phantom visits him. It offers him a bizarre escape from painful recollections of yesteryear by offering to eradicate his memory.

Ebenezer Scrooge liebt keine Lichter, keine Lieder und schon gar keine Weihnachtsfreude. Doch dann, in der festlichsten aller Nächte, geschieht das Unglaubliche: Ein geheimnisvoller Geist erscheint – und kündigt drei weitere an. Sie führen ihn in seine eigene Vergangenheit, wo er sich als kleiner Junge an längst vergessene Wünsche erinnert. Sie zeigen ihm eine bescheidene Familie in der Gegenwart, die trotz Armut voller Wärme und Glück Weihnachten feiert.

גיבור היצירה היפהפייה שלפניכם – דוקטור מריגולד – הוא סוחר נודד בחפצים משומשים. והוא מיטיב לעשות את מלאכתו. אפשר אף לומר שאין מתאים ממנו למכור לכם כל דבר שהוא, וזאת...

ייתכן שיסודות הנחת והאושר בעידננו נשענים, עדיין, על נראטיבים אוטיליטריים ופורדיסטיים, המקדשים את מושגי היעילות, הקריירה, האסרטיביות, והמירוץ אחר ההתקדמות האישית...

Dive into the world of David Copperfield, a literary masterpiece by Charles Dickens, that is as much a social commentary as it is an engaging tale. Filled with vivid, exaggerated characters from all walks of life, this novel offers a rich panorama of 19th-century society. Discover the virtuous yet humble Mr. Peggotty, the avaricious and vindictive Heep, and the money-obsessed Julia Mills. On this journey, youll explore themes of love, sacrifice, greed, and arrogance. More personal than any of Dickens other works, David Copperfield draws parallels with the authors own life, hinting at a hidden ...

This delightful collection of Christmas stories includes the full-cast dramatization of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS DAY, and the holiday favorites THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL, ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, and THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER.

Puede que la vida de los Nickleby no sea la más interesante, pero sin duda es apacible... hasta que el padre muere y la familia debe ir a Londres para pedir ayuda a un mezquino pariente. A cambio, este pone una condición: su sobrino trabajará como profesor en una escuela de Yorkshire.

A Tale of Two Cities, novel by Charles Dickens, published both serially and in book form in 1859. The story is set in the late 18th century against the background of the French Revolution. Although Dickens borrowed from Thomas Carlyle’s history, The French Revolution, for his sprawling tale of London and revolutionary Paris, the novel offers more drama than accuracy. The scenes of large-scale mob violence are especially vivid, if superficial in historical understanding.The complex plot involves Sydney Carton’s sacrifice of his own life on behalf of his friends Charles Darnay and Lucie ...