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"The Cricket on the Hearth" is a novella written by Charles Dickens. The Peerybingle family and their lovely home, where a joyful cricket dwells on the hearth, are the focus of this heartwarming Christmas story. The novella delves on subjects such as love, family, and redemption. John Peerybingle, the protagonist, is a carrier who lives with his much younger wife Dot. Despite their age gap, they have a strong and loving relationship. When John misinterprets a potentially compromising scenario involving his wife and his wealthy boss, Mr. Tackleton, their happiness is jeopardized. This causes a chain reaction of misunderstandings and emotional suffering. In the midst of the chaos, the cricket on the hearth serves as a mystery guardian angel, creating a wonderful environment that enriches the story's romantic and whimsical themes. Dickens creates a narrative of reunion, forgiveness, and the victory of love over envy and misunderstanding as the story progresses. "The Cricket on the Hearth" exemplifies Dickens' ability to elicit emotions and create lifelike people in a Christmas atmosphere. The novella encapsulates the spirit of the season while also exploring the intricacies of human relationships and the power of compassion. Dickens' excellent storytelling and investigation of human nature make this a treasured addition to his canon of famous Christmas stories.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9789359321325
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 82
  • Udgivet:
  • 1. november 2023
  • Størrelse:
  • 140x5x216 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 113 g.
  • 8-11 hverdage.
  • 9. december 2024
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"The Cricket on the Hearth" is a novella written by Charles Dickens. The Peerybingle family and their lovely home, where a joyful cricket dwells on the hearth, are the focus of this heartwarming Christmas story. The novella delves on subjects such as love, family, and redemption. John Peerybingle, the protagonist, is a carrier who lives with his much younger wife Dot. Despite their age gap, they have a strong and loving relationship. When John misinterprets a potentially compromising scenario involving his wife and his wealthy boss, Mr. Tackleton, their happiness is jeopardized. This causes a chain reaction of misunderstandings and emotional suffering. In the midst of the chaos, the cricket on the hearth serves as a mystery guardian angel, creating a wonderful environment that enriches the story's romantic and whimsical themes. Dickens creates a narrative of reunion, forgiveness, and the victory of love over envy and misunderstanding as the story progresses. "The Cricket on the Hearth" exemplifies Dickens' ability to elicit emotions and create lifelike people in a Christmas atmosphere. The novella encapsulates the spirit of the season while also exploring the intricacies of human relationships and the power of compassion. Dickens' excellent storytelling and investigation of human nature make this a treasured addition to his canon of famous Christmas stories.

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