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The Chimes

  • 80 pages
  • Publisher: Double 9 Books
  • 14 x 21.6 x 0.5 cm

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The chimes unfolds as a moving reflection on hope, poverty, and renewal during a bleak winter season. The story centers on an aging worker who endures hardship and loneliness while earning a meager living as a porter. As the year draws to a close, the tolling of church bells becomes a symbol of fate and possibility, echoing his anxieties and aspirations. The narrative blends realism and allegory, drawing attention to the struggles of the poor and the harsh social inequalities of urban life. Within this somber atmosphere, the bells appear almost alive, guiding the protagonist through moments of despair toward an awakening of faith in humanity. Beneath its melancholic tone lies a message of compassion and transformation, suggesting that redemption arises through kindness and moral awareness. The story's rhythm mirrors the sound of the bells themselves, alternating between sorrow and joy, capturing the universal yearning for dignity and renewal in a world marked by suffering and hope.
The Chimes and Little Christmas Carol - The Illustrated Edition
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  • Title

    The Chimes

  • Author

    Charles Dickens

  • Publisher

    Double 9 Books

  • Published

    October 2025

  • Weight

    105g

  • Page Count

    80

  • Dimensions

    14 x 21.6 x 0.5 cm

  • ISBN

    9789373400297

  • ISBN-10

    9373400290

  • Eden Code

    7379938

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