The Cricket on the Hearth: A Fairy Tale of Home by Charles Dickens
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| Author | Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 |
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| Illustrator | Doyle, Richard, 1824-1883 |
| Illustrator | Landseer, Edwin Henry, Sir, 1802-1873 |
| Illustrator | Leech, John, 1817-1864 |
| Illustrator | Maclise, Daniel, 1806-1870 |
| Illustrator | Stanfield, Clarkson, 1793-1867 |
| Title | The Cricket on the Hearth: A Fairy Tale of Home |
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| Note | Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Cricket on the Hearth: A Fairy Tale of Home" by Charles Dickens is a fictional novella written in the mid-19th century. It centers around the Peerybingle family, particularly focusing on young Mrs. Peerybingle, affectionately called Dot, and her husband John, a carrier, as they navigate the joys and challenges of home life. The tale is infused with themes of love, companionship, and the comfort of home, symbolized by the cricket that chirps on the hearth, suggesting that happiness can thrive in the simplest of settings. At the start of the story, we meet Mrs. Peerybingle, who is busy in her snug home, setting the kettle on the fire and chatting about the evening's excitement as she prepares for her husband’s return. The kettle and a cricket on the hearth come to life in a whimsical way, representing elements of comfort and festivity in their relationship. John's entrance is met with warmth and humor despite the dreariness of the weather outside. Their lively banter showcases their affection for one another. The narrative hints at underlying tensions, especially with the introduction of a mysterious old gentleman staying with them, as well as the character of Gruff and Tackleton, who is set to marry Dot’s old friend, May. This sets the stage for intertwining lives and the exploration of love and contentment within the confines of a domestic setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Christmas stories, English |
| Subject | Holidays -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37581 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 145 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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