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Down the Chimney: 100+ Most Treasured Christmas Novels & Stories in One Volume (Illustrated) - A Diverse Tapestry of Christmas Narratives - cover

Down the Chimney: 100+ Most Treasured Christmas Novels & Stories in One Volume (Illustrated) - A Diverse Tapestry of Christmas Narratives

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, George MacDonald, 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 Alarcon, Jules Simon, Maxime Du Camp, F. L. Stealey, Marion Clifford, E. E. Hale, Georg Schuster, Matilda Betham Edwards, Angelo J. Lewis, Leo Tolstoy

Publisher: Good Press

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Summary

Down the Chimney: 100+ Most Treasured Christmas Novels & Stories in One Volume (Illustrated) offers readers an enchanting journey through the diverse landscapes of Christmas tales. This anthology seamlessly unites timeless classics, enchanting folklore, and heartwarming tales across a myriad of genres and styles, from the deeply romantic to the keenly satirical. Its breadth is beyond comparison, capturing the magical essence of Christmas through narratives that evoke the spirit of giving, reflection, and togetherness. Without singling out any author, the anthology shines with tales that define the richness of the season, each a luminary in its own right within the illustrious company of narratives. The collection represents a tapestry of literary greatness, with contributions from iconic authors such as Dickens, Twain, Lagerl√∂f, Alcott, and many more. These authors, hailing from varied cultural backgrounds and literary movements, join forces to enrich the reader'Äôs comprehension of the Christmas spirit. From the realism of Russian literature to the whimsical folklore of the Brothers Grimm, and the moral allegories of Tolstoy, the anthology offers a nuanced exploration of themes such as hope and redemption. Each writer, a master in their own domain, presents a facet of Christmas that resonates universally and eternally. For those seeking to explore the multiplicity of Christmas narratives, Down the Chimney is an indispensable companion. Readers are invited to immerse themselves in this expertly edited collection that brings together a symphony of voices and styles, each contributing a unique insight into one of the world's most celebrated holidays. With rich illustrations and a diversity of tales, this anthology not only educates and entertains but also fosters a deeper dialogue between the woven stories from varied authors and time periods. This volume serves as a testament to the enduring power and universal allure of Christmas storytelling.
Available since: 12/02/2023.
Print length: 9285 pages.

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