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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › The_Cricket_on_the_HearthThe Cricket on the Hearth - Wikipedia

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   It was to be called The Cricket, but the plan fell through, and he transformed his idea into a Christmas book in which he abandoned social criticism, current events, and topical themes in favour of simple fantasy and a domestic setting for his hero's redemption, though some have criticised this notion. [3]

   • Author: Charles Dickens

   • Publish Year: 1845

2. www.britannica.com › topic › The-Cricket-on-the-HearthThe Cricket on the Hearth | Victorian England, Fairy Tale ...

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   The Cricket on the Hearth, short tale written by Charles Dickens as a Christmas book for 1845 but published in 1846. The title creature is a sort of barometer of life at the home of John Peerybingle and his much younger wife Dot. When things go well, the cricket on the hearth chirps; it is silent.

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3. www.goodreads.com › questions › 927083-so-why-s-thisSo, why's this considered a Christmas... — The Cricket... Q&A

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   It was to be called The Cricket, but the plan fell through, and he transformed his idea into a Christmas book in which he abandoned social criticism, current events, and topical themes in favour of simple fantasy and a domestic setting for his hero's redemption."

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5. literarysum.com › uncovering-the-meaning-aCharles Dickens' The Cricket on the Hearth: A Literary Analysis

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   Charles Dickens’ The Cricket on the Hearth is a beloved holiday classic that has captured the hearts of readers for generations. This novella tells the story of a poor toy maker, his young wife, and their guardian angel in a heartwarming tale of love, redemption, and the true meaning of Christmas.

6. www.familychristmasonline.com › cricket_introThe Cricket on the Hearth, by Charles Dickens

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   Charles Dickens (1812-1870) published The Cricket on the Hearth in 1845, in an attempt to follow-up on the success of his first great, magical Christmas novella, A Christmas Carol. Cricket is a "novella," which is to say it is pretty long to try to finish at one sitting, but not as long as a novel. It was quite popular at first, inspiring plays ...

7. bookbrief.io › books › the-cricket-on-the-hearthThe Cricket on the Hearth Summary - BookBrief

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   Is 'The Cricket on the Hearth' a Christmas story? Yes, 'The Cricket on the Hearth' is often considered a Christmas story as it takes place during the Christmas season and explores themes of love, redemption, and family.

8. victorianweb.org › art › illustration"The Christmas Books" of Charles Dickens, 1843-1878

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   Jun 26, 2012 · The Christmas Books — i. e., A Christmas Carol (1843), The Chimes (1844), The Cricket on the Hearth (1845), The Battle of Life (1846), and The Haunted Man (1848) — appeared first in a single volume in 1852.