The Holly-Tree by Charles Dickens
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About this eBook
| Author | Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 |
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| Title | The Holly-Tree |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1894 Chapman and Hall edition of "Christmas Stories" by David Price |
| Summary | "The Holly-Tree" by Charles Dickens is a collection of Christmas stories written during the late 19th century (Victorian era). The book explores themes of memory, love, and human connection through a narrative that intertwines the author's personal reflections and fictionalized accounts of his experiences. The writing captures the spirit of the season, evoking both nostalgia and introspection. In the first story, the protagonist, a bashful man, finds himself snowed in at the Holly-Tree Inn during the bleak wintertime. As he grapples with his heartbreak over Angela, who has chosen his friend Edwin, he begins to reflect on his past and the inns he has visited. His recounting of these experiences reveals a tapestry of human interactions and emotions, from a comical inquiry into the lives of other guests to poignant reminiscences about lost love and childhood innocence. Ultimately, a chance encounter with Edwin at the inn leads to a surprising turn of events, culminating in a joyful reunion with Angela, embracing the deeper themes of love and the ties that bind us, especially during the Christmas season. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Christmas stories |
| Subject | English fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 1394 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 1998 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 270 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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