The Haunted Man And The Ghost's Bargain - Charles Dickens - Bog

The Haunted Man And The Ghost's Bargain is a novella by Charles Dickens, first published in 1848. The story follows Mr. Redlaw, a lonely and melancholic chemistry professor who is haunted by the ghosts of his past. One night, he is visited by a ghost who offers him a bargain: to forget all his sorrows and painful memories in exchange for the ability to spread forgetfulness to others. Redlaw accepts the offer and becomes free of his past, but soon realizes that the forgetfulness he spreads causes more harm than good. As he tries to undo the damage he has caused, he discovers the true value of memory and the importance of facing one's past. The novella is a classic example of Dickens' social commentary, exploring themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the consequences of ignoring one's past.Ghastly tales by the master.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.