Ebenezer Scrooge
Illustrations in A Christmas Carol reinforced the tone of the book.
Charles Dickens considered illustrations to his books important, and he would take an active role in recruiting artists and making sure their artwork was appropriate to his intentions.
When Dickens wrote and published A Christmas Carol in late 1843, he worked with the artist John Leech, who provided illustrations depicting scenes from the story.
This particular plate was captioned "Scrooge's Third Visitor." In the illustration one of the ghosts who will teach Scrooge about Christmas, the Ghost of Christmas Present, is inviting Scrooge to join him.
Charles Dickens considered illustrations to his books important, and he would take an active role in recruiting artists and making sure their artwork was appropriate to his intentions.
When Dickens wrote and published A Christmas Carol in late 1843, he worked with the artist John Leech, who provided illustrations depicting scenes from the story.
This particular plate was captioned "Scrooge's Third Visitor." In the illustration one of the ghosts who will teach Scrooge about Christmas, the Ghost of Christmas Present, is inviting Scrooge to join him.
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