The Cricket on the Hearth
Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens wrote The Cricket on the Hearth in 1845, at a time when the warmth of hearth and home was a cherished ideal, providing comfort amidst the rapid changes of Victorian England. Unlike Dickens’ earlier social critiques, this novella is a quieter, more introspective work—a celebration of domestic life, love, and the enduring power of hope. Through the tale of the Peerybingle family and their trials, Dickens invites readers into a cozy household where even the smallest, most seemingly inconsequential creature—a cricket—can become a symbol of resilience and joy.
Duration - 3h 51m.
Author - Charles Dickens.
Narrator - Simon Hester.
Published Date - Thursday, 18 January 2024.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Charles Dickens
Simon Hester
Dickens - The Christmas Books
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Description:
Charles Dickens wrote The Cricket on the Hearth in 1845, at a time when the warmth of hearth and home was a cherished ideal, providing comfort amidst the rapid changes of Victorian England. Unlike Dickens’ earlier social critiques, this novella is a quieter, more introspective work—a celebration of domestic life, love, and the enduring power of hope. Through the tale of the Peerybingle family and their trials, Dickens invites readers into a cozy household where even the smallest, most seemingly inconsequential creature—a cricket—can become a symbol of resilience and joy. Duration - 3h 51m. Author - Charles Dickens. Narrator - Simon Hester. Published Date - Thursday, 18 January 2024.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:57
Chapter 1- Chirp the First
Duration:01:07:14
Chapter 2- Chirp the Second
Duration:01:19:29
Chapter 3- Chirp the Third
Duration:01:23:12
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:57