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One could argue that Charles Dickens is the most well-known writer of Christmas Literature from the Victorian period. His most popular piece, A Christmas Carol, has been portrayed in film, theater, and music all over the world. However, did you know that Dickens wasn't only an author, but that he edited and published his own periodicals? In these, he included much of his own work as well as that of other authors. This exhibit explores some of the lesser-known works by Dickens, most of which were published in his Household Words periodical. Dickens wrote many Christmas stories using some of the same supernatural themes as in A Christmas Carol. Included in this exhibit are stories about ghosts, goblins, and mayhem. Enjoy a look at some of Dickens' Christmas literature!
Dickens, Charles. A Christmas Carol in Prose, 1843
Dickens, Charles. Dickens' Christmas story of goblins who stole a sexton, 1836
Dickens, Charles. The Chimes: A Goblin Story of Some Bells That Rang an Old Year Out and a New Year In, 1845
Dickens, Charles. The Haunted House, 1859
Dickens, Charles. The Haunted Man and the Ghost’s Bargain, 1848