A Christmas Carol
On Christmas Eve, the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, who warns him that three spirits will come to show him the error of his ways. Through visits from the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come, Scrooge witnesses scenes from his own life and the lives of others that reveal the consequences of his cold-hearted greed. Moved by what he sees, especially the fate of Tiny Tim, Scrooge transforms from a bitter old man into a generous and kind-hearted soul who embraces the spirit of Christmas.
Table of Contents
Stave One: Marley's Ghost
We meet Ebenezer Scrooge, a cold and miserly man who hates Christmas. On Christmas Eve, he is visited by the ghost of his dead business partner, Jacob Marley, who warns him that three spirits will come to help him change his ways.
Stave Two: The First of the Three Spirits
The Ghost of Christmas Past takes Scrooge on a journey through his memories, showing him his lonely childhood, his time as an apprentice, and the moment he lost his beloved Belle to his growing obsession with money.
Stave Three: The Second of the Three Spirits
The Ghost of Christmas Present shows Scrooge how others celebrate Christmas, including his nephew Fred's party and the humble but loving home of his clerk Bob Cratchit, where the sickly Tiny Tim captures Scrooge's heart.
Stave Four: The Last of the Spirits
The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come shows Scrooge a dark future where he dies alone and unmourned, his possessions stolen and sold. Most devastatingly, Scrooge sees that Tiny Tim has also died, leaving the Cratchit family heartbroken.
Stave Five: The End of It
Scrooge wakes on Christmas morning a changed man. He sends a prize turkey to the Cratchits, joins his nephew's party, raises Bob Cratchit's salary, and becomes a second father to Tiny Tim, who does not die.
About This Novel
This novel is written at the B1 level, suitable for intermediate learners. Each chapter includes vocabulary words, interactive translations, and comprehension questions to help you learn.
Tip: Click on any word while reading to see its translation. Take your time with each chapter and review the vocabulary before moving on.