Owen, Gary , Dickens, Charles

Christmas Carol

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ISBN 13:
9781408129463
author:
Owen, Gary , Dickens, Charles
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing
language:
English
Publication Year:
2009
Pages:
80
Genre:
Plays
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£16.74

Description

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens and Gary Owen is an adaptation of the traditional Christmas novel. On a cold Christmas Eve, Scrooge hears strange noises and is visited by the ghost of his old business partner, Marley, who warns him that he will suffer a terrible fate if he doesn't change his ways. As Scrooge meets the three Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future, he must learn to embrace the true spirit of Christmas. Gary Owen's adaptation translates the narrative fluently and portrays the Dickensian caricatures with flair and fun, refreshing the 1843 morality tale for a modern audience. This stage adaptation brings the timeless story to life, exploring themes of poverty, avarice, and the redemptive power of compassion.

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