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U.S. researchers who conducted an in-depth study of 14 people who experienced profound, sudden and lasting change say Ebenezer Scrooge would fit in the study.
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Descendants of British literary lions Charles Dickens and J.R.R. Tolkien are collaborating on a pair of fantasy novels and audiobooks, their publishers said.
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Poor top wealthy in detecting suffering
Ebenezer Scrooge's lack of compassion in Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" is a common trait among those in the upper classes, U.S. researchers say.
A service has been held dedicating a floor stone to Britain's former Poet Laureate Ted Hughes at Westminster Abbey in London, the BBC said.
Oprah picks Dickens' books for Club
"A Tale of Two Cities" and "Great Expectations" by British writer Charles Dickens are the newest selections for Oprah's Book Club.
Hollywood film producer Alex Ross says Howard Rosenman will co-produce the Charles Dickens movie "The Chimes" with him.
A British author said he has "translated" 16 Charles Dickens novels in "yoof speak," the street language of today's British youth.
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Iranian women flash the victory sign during a street celebration in Tehran, Iran on June 18, 2013. The Iranian national soccer team defeated South Korea in their 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying soccer match in Ulsan, South Korea. UPI/Maryam Rahmanian .