who wrote a xmas carol

A Christmas Carol was written by English author Charles Dickens in 1843. The story follows the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, who is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve. Each ghost shows him a different aspect of his life, and Scrooge comes to realize the error of his ways and the importance of kindness and generosity. The story is widely regarded as a classic of English literature and has been adapted into numerous films and stage plays.