The Chimes

The Chimes is a novel written by Charles Dickens and published in 1844. The story follows the life of a poor man named Toby Veck who works as a porter and lives in a small apartment with his daughter Meg. Toby is a kind-hearted man who is struggling to make ends meet, but he remains optimistic and hopeful for a better future.On New Year's Eve, Toby hears the chimes of a nearby church and is transported into a dreamlike world where he meets a group of goblins who show him visions of the future. These visions depict the bleak and hopeless lives of those around him, including his own daughter Meg.Toby is deeply affected by these visions and becomes determined to change the future. He sets out on a journey to make things right and bring hope to those who are suffering. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters who help him on his quest.The Chimes is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of poverty, social injustice, and the power of hope. Dickens' vivid descriptions and masterful storytelling make this book a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.Anon, it comes up stealthily, and creeps along the walls, seeming to read, in whispers, the Inscriptions sacred to the Dead. At some of these, it breaks out shrilly, as with laughter; and at others, moans and cries as if it were lamenting. It has a ghostly sound too, lingering within the altar; where it seems to chaunt, in its wild way, of Wrong and Murder done, and false Gods worshipped, in defiance of the Tables of the Law, which look so fair and smooth, but are so flawed and broken.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.