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Post by wireman on Nov 29, 2023 23:53:51 GMT
The Discussion for December 20 is A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. It's 77 pages so I gave us until Dec 20. Comment anytime you like.
The American Literature link is in 5 chapters so after you click this link, you have to click a chapter link.
Here is a link to Guttenberg.
I can't supply a pdf this time because it exceeds the 1 mb limit for attachments
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Post by spideyman on Nov 30, 2023 13:28:01 GMT
Perfect choice!
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Post by wolf on Dec 5, 2023 17:37:35 GMT
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Post by osnafrank on Dec 6, 2023 17:08:13 GMT
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Post by wolf on Dec 6, 2023 17:47:53 GMT
 😥 ….but thank you, Frank! 😊
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Post by spideyman on Dec 6, 2023 18:05:43 GMT
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Post by wolf on Dec 6, 2023 20:28:18 GMT
 Thank you (((((Lady)))))
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Post by wireman on Dec 7, 2023 13:38:36 GMT
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Post by wolf on Dec 7, 2023 15:43:37 GMT
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The link Lady gave works for me. But I’ll try the Gutenberg again. Thank you 😊 |
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Post by wolf on Dec 13, 2023 19:10:25 GMT
I don’t think any film adaption has ever been able to match Dickens descriptions, when it comes to the spectral children ‘Want and Ignorance’.
Nor the visions given Scrooge, of life without Tim.
(You can just imagine the heaviness of poor Bob’s steps without the light, heart lightening weight of Tim on his shoulder, to lift his spirit and liven those steps and strides home.💔)
A lovely way to read this story, enjoyed doing that and having the illustrations to go with it. Thankee again Lady spideyman
skuzmuilie_xttmas_579
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Post by spideyman on Dec 20, 2023 15:00:23 GMT
A delightful read, and just right for the magical season. A true classic. And, once again it demonstrates how different a book can be from movies. I've watched several of the adaption movies ( some I liked better than others), but the saying goes-- the book is the book. Let the mind see the pictures of the words. Really enjoyed this story.
A Merry Christmas to all who participate in this reading group.
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Post by wireman on Dec 20, 2023 15:12:17 GMT
Like Wolf pointed out, there have been some fine film adaptations of this story but still none can touch the wonderful experience of reading it.
There's good lurking in everyone and even the worst can change for the better.
The story highlights social issues of the time like poverty, particularly child poverty.
I think Marley's ghost appearing first was very important to the story to make Scrooge's transformation seem believable. Marley was Scrooge's long time partner and only friend so what Marley had to say softened Scrooge up ( ) for the other ghosts. I think Scrooge never removing Marley's name from the business showed how Scrooge cared about him.
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Post by osnafrank on Dec 20, 2023 16:28:58 GMT
I've watched half a dozen, or even more, of the adaption movies,
but like spidey has mentioned, the book is the book.
The perfect read at Christmas time.
It has been more than a decade, since i last read this story,
so i really enjoyed this read.
A lovely, atmospheric read, with a satisfying turn around of Scrooge.
Maybe in modern books, this full reversal,
would be deemed as corny, but Dickens did an excellent job
of offering hope of redemption and betterment.
Kudos, Mr. Dickens, for a stunning story
that touches the heart of each reader in its own way.
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Post by wolf on Dec 21, 2023 17:44:35 GMT
 Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone. 😊
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Post by osnafrank on Dec 21, 2023 17:50:20 GMT
Merry Christmas skuzmuilie_xttmas_579
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Post by spideyman on Dec 21, 2023 18:59:00 GMT
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😥
Thank you (((((Lady)))))
) for the other ghosts. I think Scrooge never removing Marley's name from the business showed how Scrooge cared about him. 
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone. 😊 
