The Cricket on the Hearth by Charles Dickens

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Author Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
Illustrator Williams, George Alfred, 1875-1932
Title The Cricket on the Hearth
Original Publication New York
The Platt & Peck Co.
Copyright, 1905, by The Baker & Taylor Company
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#678 (Not illustrated)
Note Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Chirp the First
Chirp the Second
Chirp the Third
Credits Produced by Jason Isbell, Emma Morgan Isbell and the Online
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Summary "The Cricket on the Hearth" by Charles Dickens is a novella written in the mid-19th century. This heartwarming tale explores themes of home, love, and the magic associated with simple domestic life during the Christmas season. The narrative revolves around the lives of John Peerybingle, his affectionate wife Dot, and their family, as they navigate their everyday lives alongside the charming character of the cricket, who symbolizes warmth and cheer. At the start of the story, the narrator playfully claims that the kettle began a musical competition with a chirping cricket before introducing characters like Mrs. Peerybingle and her husband John. The couple's dynamic is established through their banter concerning their home life and their roles as newlyweds. John's good-natured personality contrasts with the humorous challenges they face, while the cricket is depicted as a comforting presence in their home. The opening chapters set the stage for various character interactions and introduce a strange old gentleman who will soon play a significant role in the unfolding narrative, suggesting themes of unexpected connections and the influence of new arrivals in one's life. (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. 20795
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Aug 8, 2019
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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