Download or read book Learn German with A Christmas Carol written by Charles Dickens and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-07 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This version of the novel has been accommodated for learners of German. We have aligned the original English version of the story side-by-side with the official German translation, "Der Weihnachtsabend" by Julius Seybt. The German part is printed on the left page, and the English part on the right page. The parallel text version will save you from reaching for the dictionary to locate the meaning of a word. As a result, you'll have a smoother reading experience. A Christmas Carol was first published in London by Chapman & Hall in 1843. It has become a Christmas classic and has been continuously in print since its first release, as well as being made into numerous plays and movies. It tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come. After their visits, Scrooge is transformed into a kinder, gentler man. It explores themes about the treatment of the poor and the ability of people to reform themselves. It is worth reading every Christmas.