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A Christmas Carol; Or, The Miser's Warning! (Adapted from Charles Dickens' Celebrated Work.)

By C. Z. (Charles Zachary) Barnett

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A cold-hearted miser is confronted by his past, present, and future, leading him on a path to redemption and the discovery of Christmas spirit.

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2012-12-30
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Summary

"A Christmas Carol; Or, The Miser's Warning!" by C. Z. Barnett and Charles Dickens, is a play that tells the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, a bitter old man who hates Christmas. One Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his old business partner, Jacob Marley, who warns him about the terrible fate that awaits him if he doesn't change his ways. Scrooge is then visited by three spirits who show him scenes from his past, the present, and the future. He witnesses his lonely childhood, sees the hardships faced by the family of his kind employee, Bob Cratchit, and is shown a grim future where he is unloved and unmourned. These ghostly encounters shake Scrooge to his core, awakening his long-dormant compassion. He resolves to change his life, embracing the spirit of Christmas, showing kindness to others, and finding joy in generosity ultimately transforming him into a warm-hearted, giving person.

About the Author

Charles Zachary Barnett was an English librettist and playwright of Jewish descent notable for writing the libretti for two operas by his brother the composer John Barnett as well as for his early theatrical adaptations of the works of Charles Dickens.

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