Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ is a —

Explanation: Published in 1843, ‘A Christmas Carol’ is categorized as a ‘Novella’. A novella is shorter than a full-length novel but significantly longer than a short story. In this work, Dickens used the character of Ebenezer Scrooge to critique the harsh Victorian socio-economic conditions and the lack of compassion for the poor. It played a major role in redefining the spirit of Christmas in Western culture. Dickens is also known for other masterpieces like ‘Great Expectations’ and ‘A Tale of Two Cities’.