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Originally published in the 1853 Christmas edition of Dickens's journal Household Words, The Schoolboy's Story recounts the tale of Old Cheeseman, a schoolboy who becomes the second Latin Master, and his former peers who consider him a traitor for doing it. This version of The Schoolboy's Story was recorded as part of Dreamscape's The Christmas Stories of Charles Dickens.
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¿Conoces esa sensación de que algo sucederá, esa seguridad de que un evento, en un momento desconocido, de una manera incógnita, pasará? Cuando tus pensamientos llegan a memorias de un conocido y unas horas después, ¿lo encuentras caminando por la calle? Para leer al atardecer es un cuento sobre este fenómeno. Dickens nos da un claro ejemplo de cómo nuestro mundo, mundano a veces y hermoso también, puede sorprendernos con algo extraño,...
43) Nobody's Story
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Originally published in the 1853 Christmas edition of Dickens's journal Household Words, Nobody's Story uses the differences between the Big Wig family and the Nobody family to call attention to class-based inequity. This version of Nobody's Story was recorded as part of Dreamscape's The Christmas Stories of Charles Dickens.
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Grandes esperanzas cuenta la historia de Philip Pip, un niño huérfano que vive con su hermana huraña que lo maltrata, y el esposo de esta, un herrero de nombre Joe Gargery. En una vida sin esperanzas como aprendiz de herrero, Pip sueña con que su destino cambie.
Un día es llevado a la casa Satis, la mansión de Miss Havisham, una adinerada loca y misteriosa que lo contrata para que juegue con su nieta, la bella Estella. Lo que Pip no sabe es...
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Mark Redfield narrates from a specially prepared text for performance by Dickens himself, and performs all of your favorite characters, in this beloved Christmas tale of forgiveness and redemption. Since 1843, "A Christmas Carol" has delighted millions around the globe and has come to embody the spirit of Christmas for all who have been touched by its magic. Your favorite characters come vividly to life in this rich performance. With a wonderful score...
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David Copperfield es un niño al que su padrastro abandona tras la muerte de su madre. Sin embargo, el chico hace todo lo posible para demostrar que tiene lo necesario para triunfar. Ambientada en 1840, David viaja por un mundo que trata de apartarle mientras él busca un hueco en el que encajar.
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Die Rezepte des umherziehenden "billigen Jakobs" Marigold sind kurze schelmische Reden zur Belustigung der Käufer. Doch der muntere Verkäufer ist ein trauriger Mann, Frau und Tochter sterben früh. Sein einsames Leben ändert sich, als er die kleine taubstumme Sophie zu sich nimmt. Als Sophie sich verliebt, muss Marigold eine schwierige Entscheidung treffen ... Zusätzlich finden Sie auf diesem Hörbuch die Erzählungen "Die Geschichte des Schuljungen"...
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"La Casa Hechizada" de Charles Dickens es una novela corta fantasmal. Sigue los eventos espeluznantes y sobrenaturales en una vieja y decrépita mansión, mientras un grupo de visitantes experimenta apariciones inquietantes y sucesos misteriosos que desafían su comprensión del mundo natural.
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Mr. Sampson ist Bürovorsteher einer Versicherungsgesellschaft in London. Schon bei ihrer ersten Begegnung im Kontor ist ihm Julius Slinkton unsympathisch, der für seinen Nachbarn Formulare für eine Lebensversicherung abholen will. Sampson kann nicht glauben, dass er sich in dem Scheitelträger so getäuscht haben soll. Er behält Slinkton im Auge.
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Originally published in the 1852 Christmas edition of Dickens's journal Household Words, The Child's Story is the account of a man's life from childhood to the present as told to his grandson in the form of a fairytale about a traveler and the people he meets. This version of The Child's Story was recorded as part of Dreamscape's The Christmas Stories of Charles Dickens.
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This highly entertaining audio dramatization of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol features a star-studded cast that includes John de Lancie, Daniel Roebuck, Jim O'Rear, Mary Elizabeth McGlynn, Tiffany LaBarbera, Virginia Hey, Kyle Hebert, and Reggie Bannister. It's eighty minutes of fun for the whole family!
53) A Christmas Tree
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Originally published in the 1850 Christmas edition of Dickens's journal Household Words, A Christmas Tree is considered to be one of Dickens's more autobiographical pieces. In it, decorations on the Christmas tree trigger the narrator's memories of Christmases past. This version of A Christmas Tree was recorded as part of Dreamscape's The Christmas Stories of Charles Dickens.
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Charles Dickens The Poor Relations Story Was adapted for Audio and Produced by Alex Freeman
It features the voice talents of Ronnie Cosmos as John, Hollyn Gayle as Christiana, and all other roles were played by Alex Freeman.
Music was by Axletree, tracks included Drops of Melting Snow, Cotswold Snow, The Sighful Branches, and The Curios Roe.
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An illustrated adaptation of Charles Dickens's Victorian classic - at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages!
In Coketown, there's no place forimagination. There are facts and figures and absolutely nothing else - or so Thomas Gradgrind thinks.
When the circus appears in town, it brings Sissy Jupe with it. A young girl who has been abandoned by her father and is taken in by Thomas Gradgrind. Full of fun and energy, will Sissy save the Gradgrind...
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An illustrated adaptation of Charles Dickens's Victorian classic - at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages!
After surviving fourteen long years with her horrible aunt, and nothing but a doll and an old handkerchief for company, Esther Summerson's life is finally looking a little brighter. She's going to school and making friends, real friends!
The only thing Esther's missing now is a mother. But long-lost parents don't just turn up out...
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An illustrated adaptation of Charles Dickens's Victorian classic - at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages!
Filled with rusting relics and tattered treasure maps, The Old Curiosity Shop is Nell Trent's favourite place in the whole world. This is lucky because it's also her home.
Nell and her grandfather have always been happy with their simple lives. But when money gets tight, the pair are thrown out of their beloved shop and into the unknown....
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An illustrated adaptation of Charles Dickens's Victorian classic - at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages!
Amy Dorrit's father has been in prison for as long as she can remember. That's totally normal, isn't it? Just like doing chores for horrid Mrs Clennam, fixing her sister's dresses (without getting any thanks) and saving her own dinner to feed her father.
When Mrs Clennam's son returns from abroad, he brings with him a host of family...
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An illustrated adaptation of Charles Dickens's Victorian classic - at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages!
Kate and Nicholas Nickelby's life is bliss until their father dies. After that they're left penniless, living in London with only their horrible uncle to help them.
Sent away to work as a teacher, Nicholas soon learns that things can get worse. Dotheboys Hall isn't the marvellous manor of education it's supposed to be, and the vicious...
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11-year-old actor Eden Giuliano presents a brand new line of exciting children's stories from Icon!
The now classic Christmas tales by Charles Dickens were written at a time when the British were exploring and re-evaluating past Christmas traditions, including carols and newer customs such as Christmas trees. He was influenced by the experiences of his own youth and by the Christmas stories of other authors including Washington Irving and Douglas...