Charles Dickens 
The Seven Poor Travellers 

In ‘The Seven Poor Travellers’ the narrator stumbles onto a charitable inn, offering a free night’s stay and money enough for a simple meal to ‘six poor travellers’. The description of a Christmas celebration among strangers is a reminder of how we may find true happiness by sharing with and being kind to our ‘fellow travelers’ in this life. An inspirational tale perfect for the holidays.

About the author

Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English author and social reformer. He is widely considered the greatest Victorian novelist, having written such classics as Great Expectations, A Tale of Two Cities, A Christmas Carol, and Oliver Twist. Aside from his novels, he also wrote short stories, nonfiction, poetry, plays, and countless letters.