Question: Which era was this English writer and social critic active, whose 1843 novel inspired the 1979 American made-for-television fantasy drama film "An American Christmas Carol?"
Sentence (from "An American Christmas Carol"): An American Christmas Carol is a 1979 American made-for-television fantasy drama film directed by Eric Till and based on Charles Dickens' 1843 novel a "A Christmas Carol".
Relevant evidence: Yes