why was a christmas carol written

The Christmas Carol, also known as A Christmas Carol, is a classic novella written by Charles Dickens in 1843. Dickens wrote the novella as a criticism of the harsh conditions faced by the working class during the Industrial Revolution in England. The novella tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a bitter and greedy man who is visited by the ghost of his dead business partner on Christmas Eve. The ghost takes Scrooge on a journey through his past, present, and future, showing him the consequences of his selfishness and greed.