A Christmas Carol/Charles Dickens

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From the bustling, snowy streets of 19th-century London to the ghostly apparitions of Christmases past and future, award-winning artist Roberto Innocenti vividly renders not only the authentic detail but also the emotional impact of Charles Dickens's beloved Christmas tale. In both crowded urban scenes and intimate portraits of familiar characters, we gain a sense of the timeless humanity of the tale and perhaps catch a glimpse of ourselves. About the Author: Charles Dickens (1812-70) is one of the most popular English authors of all time. His works include 15 novels and many sketches, travel books, and other nonfiction works. Dickens also wrote five "Christmas books." The first, A Christmas Carol , was published in 1843. Today, it is recognized as one of the most famous stories ever written. Roberto Innocenti is a self-taught artist who has earned worldwide acclaim with such illustrated books as The House , Nutcracker , Rose Blanche , Erika's Story , The Adventures of Pinocchio , and The Girl in Red . In 2008, he received the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award for his contributions to children's literature. He lives in Florence, Italy.