Christmas Collection: 400+ Novels, Stories, Poems, Carols & Legends (Illustrated): The Gift of the Magi, A Christmas Carol, Silent Night, The Three Kings, Little Lord Fauntleroy...
Selma Lagerlöf · Charles Dickens · Mark Twain · Harriet Beecher Stowe · Martin Luther · William Shakespeare · Henry Wadsworth Longfellow · Max Brand · William Wordsworth · Carolyn Wells · Sophie May · Louisa May Alcott · Henry Van Dyke · William John Locke · Walter Scott · Anthony Trollope · Rudyard Kipling · Beatrix Potter · Emily Dickinson · Lucas Malet · Thomas Nelson Page · O. Henry · Alice Hale Burnett · Walter Crane · Amy Ella Blanchard · Amanda M. Douglas · Ernest Ingersoll · L. Frank Baum · J. M. Barrie · Eleanor H. Porter · Annie F. Johnston · Jacob A. Riis · Edward A. Rand · Florence L. Barclay · E. T. A. Hoffmann · Hans Christian Andersen · William Butler Yeats · Lucy Maud Montgomery · Leo Tolstoy · Fyodor Dostoevsky · Alfred Lord Tennyson · George Macdonald · A. S. Boyd · Juliana Horatia Ewing · Brothers Grimm · Clement Moore · Susan Anne Livingston · Ridley Sedgwick · Nora A. Smith · Louis Stevenson
Dec 2023 · Good Press
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The 'Christmas Collection: 400+ Novels, Stories, Poems, Carols & Legends (Illustrated)' stands as an unparalleled anthology, weaving together an extraordinary tapestry of festive narratives, literary styles, and historical epochs. It encompasses a breathtaking range of works from the whimsical to the solemn, reflecting the vast panorama of Christmas traditions and sentiments across cultures and centuries. Noteworthy for its diversity and depth, the collection brings together revered classics and less-known gems, offering readers an enriched understanding of the Christmas spirit as depicted in literature. This anthology illuminates the multifaceted nature of Christmas, exploring themes of love, loss, joy, and reflection through a variety of literary lenses, from the poetic to the prosaic, the fantastical to the realistic. The contributing authors and editors, ranging from canonical figures such as Charles Dickens and Leo Tolstoy to children's favorites like Beatrix Potter and L. Frank Baum, offer a testament to the anthology's rich, cross-cultural tapestry. Their collective works, embodying the essence of their eras and individual philosophies, converge in this collection to celebrate the universal human experience of Christmas. The wide historical span of the collection, from the Renaissance wit of William Shakespeare to the poignant realism of Fyodor Dostoevsky, aligns with various literary movements, showcasing the evolving narrative of Christmas through the ages while retaining a timeless appeal. This anthology is an indispensable addition to the library of any reader seeking to immerse themselves in the literary celebration of Christmas. It promises not only a journey through a kaleidoscope of Christmas tales, carols, and poems but also an opportunity to engage with the works of some of the most influential figures in literature. Whether one is drawn to the nostalgic charm of Victorian Christmas tales or the introspective verse of Emily Dickinson, this collection offers a unique window into the ways Christmas has been celebrated, contemplated, and cherished through literature. It invites readers to explore, reflect, and revel in the rich literary heritage and collective human experience encapsulated within its pages.
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