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A Christmas Carol
Cover art by John Leech, Marley's Ghost, from the first edition (1843)
Charles Dickens
Written by Charles Dickens 13 audiobooks with Academy Voices
Charles Dickens was sent to work in a boot-blacking factory at twelve when his father was jailed for debt, and he never forgot it. More about Charles Dickens →
Phil Thames
Read by a real person Phil Thames 6 audiobooks with Academy Voices
Phil began his performing career as a squirrel in his Kindergarten Christmas play. Hear more from Phil →
Christmas Story

A Christmas Carol

by Charles Dickens · read by Phil Thames · 3 hr 13 min

On a bitter Christmas Eve, miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his former partner and the Spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come.

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On a bitter Christmas Eve, miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his former partner and the Spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. What follows is one of literature’s most beloved journeys from hardness to hope, as Scrooge confronts the cost of his miserliness and discovers generosity, family, and the true heart of the season. Charles Dickens blends eerie atmosphere with wit and unforgettable characters—from the radiant Tiny Tim to the boisterous Fezziwigs—in a story that still warms and chills in equal measure. Narrator Phil Thames delivers an evocative performance that captures Dickens’s humor, the tale’s ghostly tension, and the joy of Scrooge’s transformation. His vivid character voices and smooth pacing make this a captivating listen for families and solo listeners alike, perfect for quiet evenings, festive gatherings, or the daily commute. Whether you’re revisiting a tradition or discovering it for the first time, this audiobook offers a timeless reminder that it’s never too late to change—and that kindness can light even the coldest winter night.

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Details
Length
3 hr 13 min
Format
Unabridged audiobook
Released
November 2024
Publisher
Academy Voices
Language
English
ISBN
9798875199608
Cover art
By John Leech, Marley's Ghost, from the first edition (1843)
Questions
Who narrates the A Christmas Carol audiobook?

This edition of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is narrated by Phil Thames.

How long is the A Christmas Carol audiobook?

It runs 3 hr 13 min, unabridged, so you hear the complete text.

Is this audiobook narrated by a real person?

Yes. Every Academy Voices audiobook is Certified Human Voice: performed start to finish by a real narrator.

Where can I listen to A Christmas Carol?

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