I think this is the best Christmas present the New York Times could have given us:
access to Charles Dickens' original manuscript of A Christmas Carol - "my own, and only manuscript of the book" - complete with crossings-out and rewrites.
The only thing more wondrous than being able to see and hold someone's thoughts is being able to see and examine a creative person's thought process.
Hat tip to Michael Leddy for the links.
totally agree! what a wonder, and perfect timing as you say. my favorite adaptation of this dark though joyful story is A Christmas Carol starring Albert Finney (outstanding musical version!).
ReplyDeleteIndeed ... what the Dickens! Btw, i have a winter anthem for your keen intellect and inspection over at FatScribe.
Jg.
I just love original manuscripts - and A Christmas Carol is my favourite Dickens :)
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