Charles Dickens's classic tale A Christmas Carol , along with more of his Christmas writings, now freshly repackaged for the Union Square & Co. Signature Gilded Editions line. Dickens's widely adapted A Christmas Carol follows Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly, misanthropic businessman who is visited by spirits who take him on a journey to become a man who truly appreciates Christmas and the value of helping those around him. This edition also includes Charles Dickens's Christmas novellas: The Chimes : A poor, elderly man is visited by spirits who restore his faith in humanity. The Cricket on the Hearth : A gentle, domestic story following a family in an English village during the holiday season. The Battle of Life : Two sisters navigate the challenges of love, family, and the passage of time. The Haunted Man : After a chemist makes a deal with a spirit to forget his sorrows, he learns to value the full human experience.