The Signalman and The Ghost at the Trial

By Charles Dickens | English Edition

Product Details

• Format: Paperback

• Pages: 72 pages

• Publisher: Shanghai Foreign Language Education Press (2010)

• Language: English

• ISBN-10: 7810806734

• ISBN-13: 978-7810806732 / 9787810806732

Overview

The Signalman and The Ghost at the Trial brings together two of Charles Dickens’s most atmospheric and suspenseful tales, showcasing his mastery in the genre of ghost stories and psychological fiction. This compact edition presents both short stories in their original English, making it ideal for Dickens fans, literature students, and readers seeking a chilling yet insightful reading experience.

• "The Signalman" is a haunting tale inspired by Dickens’s own experience in a train accident, exploring fate, fear, and premonition on a lonely railway line.

• "The Ghost at the Trial" presents a chilling courtroom drama, blending supernatural elements with themes of guilt, conscience, and justice.

These stories reflect Dickens’s fascination with the unseen and the moral dimensions of the human soul, crafted with his signature vivid detail and social commentary.

Key Features

• Two classic ghost stories by Charles Dickens in one volume

• Ideal for classroom use, literary analysis, or leisure reading

• Portable format perfect for travel or quick reads

• Helps readers explore 19th-century English fiction and gothic themes

Target Audience

• Fans of classic literature and Charles Dickens

• High school and college literature students

• Readers who enjoy ghost stories and Victorian fiction

• Teachers seeking short story material for discussion

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