num_pages: 266
description: In October 1843, Dickens hit upon the idea of writing a story that would not only celebrate Christmas but alert people to the desperate needs of England's poor. "The Christmas Carol" was the result. "The Chimes" is a topical satire set on New Year's Eve.
language: English
title: The Christmas Books, Volume 1: A Christmas Carol/The Chimes
titlecomplete: The Christmas Books, Volume 1: A Christmas Carol/The Chimes
genres: Literature, Classics, Christmas, Victorian, 19th Century, Historical Fiction, Short Stories, Fiction, Fantasy, British Literature
ratings_count: 1779
publisher: Penguin Classics