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The Chimes: A Goblin Story

Author
Charles Dickens
Read by
Eloise Fairfax
Language
English
Length
3 hours 1 minute
ISBN
9781802560756
Published
28 September 2024
Imprint
Sovereign
  • Victorian novella
  • social justice
  • redemption
  • New Year's Eve
  • goblins
  • supernatural
  • faith
  • humanity
  • mystical encounter
  • Trotty Veck

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Step into the world of "The Chimes: A Goblin Story" by Charles Dickens, a mesmerizing tale where the mystical meets the mundane. Follow Trotty Veck, a humble and downtrodden ticket-porter, as he confronts the chimes and goblins on New Year's Eve. These spectral beings reveal harsh truths and hidden hope, challenging Trotty's despair and rekindling his faith in humanity. A heartfelt exploration of redemption and social justice, this Dickensian gem resonates with timeless wisdom.

Author

Charles Dickens is widely considered to be one of the most influential authors of the 19th century. His works, which are frequently used to analyze Victorian literature and culture, exemplify a unique narrative style that provides an in-depth exploration of characters and their relationships with their respective social milieu. His use of realism, satire, and dark humor has been credited as a major influence on many modern authors.

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