The Cricket on the Hearth

Released: October 12, 2016
Length: 3 hrs 21 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC

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Set in the 1840s, "The Cricket on the Hearth" is the third of Charles Dickens' short stories that explore social and moral themes, centering on the family life of John Peerybingle. The story features a family and a cricket that serves as their guardian angel, emphasizing the importance of actions within the home. Unlike Dickens' other works with broader societal focus, this tale concentrates on personal family dynamics and moral considerations.

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The Cricket on the Hearth