The Cricket on the Hearth: A Fairy Tale of Home by Charles Dickens
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| Author | Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 |
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| Title | The Cricket on the Hearth: A Fairy Tale of Home |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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Project Gutenberg has several editions of this eBook: #20795 (Some B & W illustrations) #37581 (Many fine B & W illustrations) #678 (Not illustrated) |
| Credits | Transcribed from the Charles Scribner’s Sons “Works of Charles Dickens” edition by David Price |
| Summary | "The Cricket on the Hearth: A Fairy Tale of Home" by Charles Dickens is a novella written in the mid-19th century. The story explores themes of domesticity and human connections through the lives of its characters, particularly focusing on the Peerybingle family. The narrative begins with whimsical interactions between a kettle and a cricket, which symbolize warmth and comfort at home, setting the stage for the unfolding domestic drama. At the start of the novella, we are introduced to Mrs. Peerybingle, who fills a kettle as she prepares for her husband John's return. The kettle and a chirping cricket become central figures, representing the cheer and coziness of home life. John, the carrier of the household, arrives with a humorous and heartwarming demeanor, showcasing the tender relationship he shares with Dot, his young wife. The story hints at deeper emotional currents, particularly regarding Dot’s feelings about their marriage and the lurking presence of Gruff and Tackleton, a toymaker with ulterior motives related to marriage. This blend of light-hearted domesticity with underlying tension invites readers to engage with the characters and their intertwined lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Christmas stories, English |
| Subject | Holidays -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 678 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 1996 |
| Most Recently Updated | Aug 8, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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