A Christmas Carol

Interesting Facts

• The main character of the book, Ebenezer Scrooge, has become a symbol of greed and heartlessness, and his name has entered the English language as a term for describing a miserly person.
• The book was written and published in just six weeks, an incredibly short time for a work of such magnitude.
• The story includes elements of social critique aimed at improving the living conditions of the poor and working classes in Victorian England.
• The book played a significant role in reviving Christmas traditions in the UK and America, including family gatherings, festive dinners, and charity.
• The characters of the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come have become archetypes in literature and culture, often used in various adaptations and interpretations.