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100 Christmas Classics - cover

100 Christmas Classics

Benito Pérez Galdós, André Theuriet, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, Louisa May Alcott, L. Frank Baum, Hans Christian Andersen, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Anthony Trollope, Guy de Maupassant, Booker T. Washington, Eleanor H. Porter, O. Henry, Saki Saki, Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer, Bret Harte, Alphonse Daudet, Florence L. Barclay, François Coppée, Anton Chekhov, William John Locke, Susan Anne Livingston Ridley Sedgwick, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Juliana Horatia Ewing, Sophie May, Mary Hartwell Catherwood, Thomas Nelson Page, Walter Crane, Edgar Wallace, J. M. Barrie, Henry van Dyke, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Brothers Grimm, Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, Selma Lagerlöf, Robert E. Howard, Marcel Prévost, Max Brand, Jacob A. Riis, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Beatrix Potter, Willis Boyd Allen, Amy Ella Blanchard, Armando Palacio Valdés, Ernest Ingersoll, Vernon Lee, Katherine Pyle, James Weber Linn, Nora A. Smith, Annie F. Johnston, Alice Hale Burnett, Elia W. Peattie, Maud Lindsay, Olive Thorne Miller, Harrison S. Morris, Lucas Malet, Amanda M. Douglas, Madame D'Aulnoy, Phebe A. Curtiss, Anna Robinson, Kate Upson Clark, Edward A. Rand, A. S. Boyd, Nellie C. King, Lucy Wheelock, Frederick E. Dewhurst, Marjorie L. C. Pickthall, Jay T. Stocking, Florence M. Kingsley, M. A. L. Lane, Elizabeth Harkison, Raymond Mcalden, F. E. Mann, Winifred M. Kirkland, Grace Margaret Gallaher, F. Arnstein, Anne Hollingsworth Wharton, Elbridge S. Brooks, Isabel Cecilia Williams, Antonio Mare, Pedro A. De Alarcón, Jules Simon, Maxime Du Camp, F. L. Stealey, Marion Clifford, E. E. Hale, Georg Schuster, Matilda Betham Edwards, Angelo J. Lewis, Leo Tolstoy, George MacDonald

Maison d'édition: DigiCat

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Within the tome of "100 Christmas Classics" lies an anthology that traverses the spirit of winter festivities, penned by a multitude of literary luminaries. This collection acts as a nostalgic journey through a tapestry of styles ranging from enchanting folklore to poignant realism, all centered on themes of love, joy, and the timeless human longing for connection during the holiday season. Readers can anticipate diverse narratives, each offering a unique flavor to the Christmas tradition, be it through whimsical tales that echo childhood wonder or thought-provoking reflections that resonate universally, establishing a vivid literary mosaic. The anthology is a collective endeavor featuring a remarkable array of authors, from the revered pens of Dickens and Alcott to masterful voices like Tolstoy and Chekhov. Reflecting the intersection of cultures and epochs, these stories mirror the literary tendencies of realism, romanticism, and beyond, enriching the tapestry of seasonal narratives. Contributions from notable figures such as Booker T. Washington and Hans Christian Andersen further underscore the diversity of voices, each bringing their cultural nuances and historic insights into the evocative narrative of the Christmas spirit. "100 Christmas Classics" presents an invaluable compendium for readers eager to delve into a world where tradition meets literary brilliance. It invites inquisitive minds to explore the symphony of perspectives and to discover its wealth of insights into the shared human experience. This anthology not only educates but profoundly connects readers to the heart of Christmas, making it a perfect addition to both personal collections and scholarly endeavors, fostering dialogue across the centuries amongst these masterful narratives.
Disponible depuis: 10/12/2022.
Longueur d'impression: 9285 pages.

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