MR. DICKENS AND HIS CAROL
Seattle Rep presents MR. DICKENS AND HIS CAROL by Samantha Silva from November 25th to December 23, 2022. Librarians at Seattle Public Library created this list of books and fims to enhance your experience of the show.
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Mr. Dickens and His Carol
A down-on-his-luck Dickens struggles with writer's block as pressure to write a Christmas book rises. As he walks his beloved London in search of inspiration, he finds it in a mysterious stranger who takes him on a journey that will inspire A Christmas Carol and re-invent Christmas. This novel is the basis for the play.
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Charles Dickens
This episode of A&E's Biography television series documents Dickens' life as well as the lasting impact his work has had on Western literature and popular culture.
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Marley
This chilling reimagining of the origins of the relationship between Jacob Marley and Ebenezer Scrooge begins in their youth and follows their immoral business schemes and the choices that haunt Scrooge even before Marley's death.
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Inventing Scrooge
"Inventing Scrooge uncovers the real-life inspirations from Charles Dickens' own world that led to the fascinating creation of his most beloved tale." -- publisher's copy
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A Christmas Carol
This special edition of A Christmas Carol reproduces the original manuscript in facsimile, complete with Dickens' notes and revisions. The book also includes a typeset version for easy reading.
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Selected Short Fiction
Discover more of Dickens' shorter works in this collection. Be sure to check out "The Signal-Man," about haunted trains, possibly inspired by several actual train accidents of the period.
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Charles Dickens
English professor Hartley provides readers with a thoughtful, concise introduction to the major themes and characters of Dickens' novels, as well as a brief biographical sketch of the author.
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The Man Who Invented Christmas
Based on the book of the same name, this 2017 biographical comedy-drama film stars Dan Stevens as Dickens and follows him through the conception and creation of A Christmas Carol.
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The Muppet Christmas Carol
Gonzo plays narrator Mr. Dickens in this Muppet-filled musical based on the book. Famed British actor Michael Caine agreed to the role as Scrooge in order to create a film that his 7-year-old daughter could see.
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The Artful Dickens
"In thirteen entertaining and wonderfully insightful essays, John Mullan explores the literary machinations of Dickens's eccentric genius." - publisher's copy
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