The Cricket on the Hearth: A Fairy Tale of Home
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"Singing Whistler on the Stove: A Tale of Home" is a magical tale from the great Charles Dickens, which tells about the warm and cozy atmosphere of the hearth. The main character of the tale, John Pirribloy, leads a happy life with his young wife Dot and singer Maya Goldilocks. However, their lives are turned upside down when a strange village priest arrives with news that could change everything. This tale is filled with virtuosic descriptions, warmth and wisdom that help rethink the values of family and home.
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Data sheet
- Name of the Author
- Charles Dickens
- Language
- English
- Release date
- 2011-10-01
- Title
- The Cricket on the Hearth: A Fairy Tale of Home
- Subject
- Christmas stories, English
England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Holidays -- Fiction
PR - Illustrator
- Clarkson Stanfield
Daniel Maclise
Edwin Henry Landseer
John Leech
Richard Doyle
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"Singing Whistler on the Stove: A Tale of Home" is a magical tale from the great Charles Dickens, which tells about the warm and cozy atmosphere of the hearth. ...