The Cricket On The Hearth is a novella written by Charles Dickens, first published in 1845. The story is set in a cozy English cottage during the Christmas season, and follows the lives of John Peerybingle, a carrier, his wife Dot, and their young son. The family is visited by a mysterious stranger, who brings with him a series of events that challenge their relationships and beliefs.At the heart of the story is a magical cricket, who acts as a guardian angel to the Peerybingle family. The cricket's chirping is believed to bring good luck and happiness, and he becomes a symbol of hope and comfort in times of trouble.The novella explores themes of love, family, forgiveness, and redemption. It is a heartwarming tale of human kindness and the power of love to overcome adversity. The Cricket On The Hearth has become a beloved Christmas classic, and is often performed as a play or adapted for television and film.THE kettle began it! Don't tell me what Mrs. Peerybingle said. I know better. Mrs. Peerybingle may leave it on record to the end of time that she couldn't say which of them began it; but, I say the kettle did. I ought to know, I hope!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.