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Charles Dickens' Christmas

Dan Snow's History Hit

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Ghosts of Victorian Grief

This chapter explores Jacob Marley's ghost and its chilling impact on both Victorian audiences and modern interpretations, highlighting themes of loneliness and vulnerability within Scrooge's isolated environment. It also delves into the macabre realities of 19th-century burial practices in London, illustrating how societal changes influenced burial customs and intersected with social reform efforts.

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