The Chimes by Charles Dickens

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Author Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
Title The Chimes
A Goblin Story of Some Bells That Rang an Old Year out and a New Year In
Note Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Transcribed from Charles Scribner’s Sons “Works of Charles Dickens” edition by David Price
Summary "The Chimes" by Charles Dickens is a novel written during the early 19th century. The story revolves around the character Toby Veck, also known as Trotty, who is a ticket-porter living in poverty. As the New Year approaches, Trotty's reflections on his troubles are intertwined with the tolling of the bells, which symbolize hope and despair. The narrative explores themes of social injustice, human struggle, and the possibility of redemption through compassion and understanding. At the start of the tale, we are introduced to Toby Veck, an old ticket-porter who dreads the cold winter weather as he waits for work outside a church. Dickens vividly describes the eerie atmosphere of the old church and the bells, which play a significant role in Trotty’s life. Trotty's musings reveal his internal conflicts and feelings of worthlessness as he grapples with poverty and the burdens of life. We learn that he has a daughter named Meg, whom he loves dearly, and who represents a glimmer of hope for him. Their conversation about food, love, and survival hints at the unfolding challenges they face, ultimately setting the stage for a transformative journey as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Christmas stories
Subject Holidays -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 653
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Aug 22, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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