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

Down the Chimney: 100+ Most Treasured Christmas Novels & Stories in One Volume (Illustrated)

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, Björnstjerne Björnson, 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 Maré, 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

Publisher: DigiCat

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Down the Chimney: 100+ Most Treasured Christmas Novels & Stories in One Volume (Illustrated) offers a uniquely comprehensive collection that celebrates the diversity and warmth of the holiday spirit through a remarkable array of literary styles and themes. This anthology showcases the richness of Christmas narratives, spanning from heartwarming tales of family gatherings to poignant reflections on the season's spirit of giving and reconciliation. Within these pages, readers will find a meticulously curated selection of works that traverse the spectra of genre and geography, highlighting the universal appeal and multifaceted nature of Christmas storytelling. The inclusion of illustrated content further enriches the reader's experience, bringing to life the festive settings and characters that populate these stories. The contributing authors and editors to this anthology represent an impressive diaspora of literary talent, each contributing their unique voice to the overarching theme of Christmas. Among them are luminaries such as Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, Charles Dickens, and Leo Tolstoy, whose works have deeply influenced the fabric of holiday literature. Through their narratives, these authors collectively navigate the complexities of human emotion and societal norms within the context of Christmas, offering insights that are at once cultural, historical, and deeply personal. This collection harmonizes the disparate voices of the 19th and early 20th centuries, charting the evolution of Christmas literature and its role in shaping societal meanings of the holiday. Down the Chimney invites readers into a world where the spirit of Christmas is explored through a kaleidoscope of perspectives. It is an essential volume for those who seek to delve deeper into the richness of holiday narratives and appreciate the breadth of human experience they encapsulate. This anthology stands as a testimony to the enduring power of storytelling in fostering connections, understanding, and empathy across diverse cultures and historical periods. A treasure trove of literary heritage, this book promises to be a cherished addition to any collection, perfect for holiday enthusiasts, literary scholars, and anyone in between who wishes to bask in the timeless glow of Christmas storytelling.
Available since: 12/27/2023.
Print length: 9285 pages.

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