A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (1915 Edition) | EP1: Marley Was Dead (Beginning of Stave 1)

Episode 1 of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol introduces us to Ebenezer Scrooge and establishes that his partner, Jacob Marley, is most decidedly dead. Original artwork accompanies this classic tale.

This audiobook series presents the complete, unabridged text from a 1915 edition with illustrations by Arthur Rackham. Watch daily through December for all 21 episodes, each under 10 minutes.

Episode Highlights:
0:12 - Introduction
0:52 - Narration Begins
0:56 - Marley's Death
3:19 - Scrooge's Character
3:44 - The World's View of Scrooge

📚 Features:
Complete unabridged 1915 text
Original Arthur Rackham illustrations
New AI-enhanced artwork
Professional narration
Released in episodes
Historical authenticity
Best experienced with headphones

💭 Perfect For:
Classic literature lovers
Christmas story enthusiasts
Victorian literature students
Bedtime listening
English Literature studies
Dickens collectors
Audiobook fans
Family holiday tradition
Historical fiction buffs
Art appreciation (Rackham's work)

Part of our complete audiobook series of A Christmas Carol. New episodes daily until Christmas!

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Text: Public Domain

Series features original Arthur Rackham illustrations (some digitally recoloured), plus new AI-assisted artwork and narration by Chapters and Verse, carefully crafted to enhance your watching and listening experience.

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