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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. Hoffman, 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

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In 'Down the Chimney: 100+ Most Treasured Christmas Novels & Stories in One Volume (Illustrated),' readers are invited to explore a lush tapestry of literary works celebrating the themes of Christmas. This comprehensive anthology collects the works of over 70 esteemed authors, embodying a rich diversity of styles that range from the whimsically enchanting to the profoundly poignant. The collection presents readers with an array of narratives that delve into the spirit of generosity, the warmth of familial bonds, and the magic of the holiday season, all of which are encapsulated in a single volume replete with vivid illustrations. Each author's contribution to this anthology is a testament to their distinctive literary backgrounds, shedding light on their individual connections to the joyous and reflective elements of Christmas. Including the visionary insights of writers such as Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, Selma Lagerlöf, Charles Dickens, and Mark Twain, among others, the collection aligns with several historical and cultural movements, such as Victorian realism and American literary realism. By weaving together these varied perspectives, the anthology offers readers a holistic understanding of Christmas traditions across different cultures and epochs. This volume stands as an indispensable resource for those eager to immerse themselves in the storytelling richness of Christmas lore. Its pages offer an unparalleled opportunity to traverse narratives that span continents and ages, providing educational value and fostering a deeper dialogue between the myriad thematic explorations. For the discerning reader, 'Down the Chimney' promises a delightful and edifying journey into the heart of what makes Christmas timelessly enchanting and universally cherished.
Disponible desde: 27/12/2023.
Longitud de impresión: 9285 páginas.

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