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The Cricket on the Hearth

The Cricket on the Hearth

Dickens, Charles

Hardcover

Classic FictionGeneral Fiction

ISBN10: 1161460462
ISBN13: 9781161460469
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 88
Weight: 0.83
Height: 0.25 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The Cricket On The Hearth is a novella written by Charles Dickens. The story is set in the Victorian era and follows the life of John Peerybingle, a carrier, and his wife Dot. The couple lives a happy life with their young son, but their happiness is threatened when a mysterious stranger, Edward Plummer, enters their lives. Plummer's arrival leads to a series of misunderstandings and conflicts that threaten to tear the family apart.The story is centered around the cricket on the hearth, a symbol of hope and happiness that brings the family together. The cricket is believed to be a guardian angel that watches over the family and protects them from harm. As the story unfolds, the cricket plays a pivotal role in resolving the conflicts and restoring harmony to the family.The Cricket On The Hearth is a heartwarming tale that explores themes of love, family, and forgiveness. It is a classic work of literature that has been adapted into several films, plays, and musicals. The book is a must-read for fans of Charles Dickens and anyone who enjoys a good story about the power of love and hope.THE kettle began it! Don't tell me what Mrs. Peerybingle said. I know better. Mrs. Peerybingle may leave it on record to the end of time that she couldn't say which of them began it; but, I say the kettle did. I ought to know, I hope!This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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