It's the most famous Christmas story of all...
If you really read the story, you will appreciate the
message it has to give. It's fairly
common knowledge that Dickens wrote this piece as social commentary, not as
some sort of heart-warming tale. It foreshadows
the Revolutions of 1848 and 1917, with stunning accuracy in regards to the fates of
those who hold all wealth and choose to be "stingy". Well...they're not Nostradamus level
predictions, but Dickens certainly gave some warning about those who ignore Ignorance
and Want. Perhaps Tsar Nicholas should
have listened...
Aside from the heavy messaging within its pages, the book
creates some very vivid imagery. I was
also impressed with the level of detail Dickens wrote into the story's
background. Right down to describing
Ebenezer’s mansion being a run down ghost of what the neighborhood used to
be...and the delft fireplace tiles...remnants of a wealthy Dutchman.
It's a quick read, and you just got a first edition copy in
time for Christmas!!!
Happy Holidays...