The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain

"The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain" by Charles Dickens is a tale about Mr. Redlaw, a troubled chemist weighed down by painful memories and regrets. He lives a lonely life until a ghost appears, offering him a chance to erase his sorrows and, in turn, spread this forgetfulness to everyone. The novel shows Mr. Redlaw's inner struggles and the jarring difference between his dark past and the loving family who cares for a sick student, asking deep thoughts about the real meaning of joy and if forgetting is worth the cost.