The Chimes
Charles Dickens
Jan 2021 · Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
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The Chimes, is a novella written by Charles Dickens and first published in 1844, one year after A Christmas Carol. It is the second in his series of "Christmas books," five novellas with strong social and moral messages that he published during the 1840s. In addition to A Christmas Carol and The Chimes, the Christmas books include The Cricket on the Hearth (1845), The Battle of Life (1846), and The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain (1848).
On New Year's Eve, Trotty, a poor elderly "ticket-porter" or casual messenger, is filled with gloom at the reports of crime and immorality in the newspapers, and wonders whether the working classes are simply wicked by nature. His daughter Meg and her long-time fiancé Richard arrive and announce their decision to marry next day. Trotty hides his misgivings, but their happiness is dispelled by an encounter with the pompous Alderman Cute, plus a political economist and a young gentleman with a nostalgia, all of whom make Trotty, Meg and Richard feel they hardly have a right to exist, let alone marry...
The Chimes, is a novella written by Charles Dickens and first published in 1844, one year after A Christmas Carol. It is the second in his series of "Christmas books," five novellas with strong social and moral messages that he published during the 1840s. In addition to A Christmas Carol and The ...
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September 26, 2025
Relatable and beautifully told. This book captured the highs and lows of growing up so perfectly. The voice felt authentic, and the story was filled with important themes like identity, friendship, and finding your place in the world. A powerful read for both teens and adults.
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September 24, 2025
Absolutely loved it! The story was gripping from beginning to end. I couldn't put it down!
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July 5, 2025
very good and useful. i am very satisfied with these books. it is very useful to me and i really want to have more good books like this
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