A Christmas Carol and Other Christmas Writings

Having begun to search for the perfect recipe for a magical winter book, we took an evening snowy street of old London, added a generous portion of Victorian charm, a pinch of twinkling lights on Christmas trees, seasoned it all with the wit of Charles Dickens, and let it steep in an atmosphere of kindness and forgiveness — thus we created this festive collection. Each story within is infused with gentle humor and heartfelt warmth, like an exquisite pie kneaded with joy and homely comfort. “A Christmas Carol in Prose” is its foundation: the grim Scrooge, stewing in his own juices, suddenly discovers the joy of generosity and love. “The Cricket on the Hearth” is a crispy Christmas cracker, filled with homeliness and family happiness, while “The Haunted Man” is a spicy treat with a hint of secrets and forgiveness, leaving a lasting and warm aftertaste. We present these stories along with their Russian translations, carefully executed by Fyodor Fyodorovich Rezenov and Nikolai Alexeyevich Pusheshnikov, on pages adorned with exquisite engravings. For the convenience of reading, the Russian text is placed parallel to the English, allowing for easy comparison of the original with the translation, paying attention to the difficulties faced by the translator, and noting the most accurately translated fragments. The book cover is enhanced with a shimmering, like a frozen window, holographic foil and is pleasant to the touch thanks to the contrast of matte and glossy surfaces. The ribbon bookmark will help keep your place when distracted by holiday preparations and time with loved ones.