The Haunted Man And The Ghost's Bargain (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169238428)

The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain is a novella written by Charles Dickens, first published in 1848. The story follows Professor Redlaw, a lonely and melancholic man haunted by the memories of his past. One evening, he is visited by a ghost who offers to remove all of his painful memories, and Redlaw eagerly accepts the offer.However, as time passes, Redlaw realizes that his newfound freedom from his past has also robbed him of his ability to feel empathy and compassion towards others. He becomes cold and indifferent, causing his relationships with those around him to suffer. The ghost returns to Redlaw and shows him the consequences of his actions, leading him to ultimately realize the importance of both the good and the bad memories that make up a person's life.The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain is a poignant exploration of the human psyche and the consequences of trying to escape one's past. Dickens' masterful storytelling and vivid characters make this novella a timeless classic.Ghastly tales by the master.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Charles Dickens
ISBN-10: 1169238424
ISBN-13: 9781169238428
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 98
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d