The Big Book of Christmas Treasure Tales - 500 Christmas Classics - Novels Tales Carols & Legends
Benito Pérez Galdos, William Shakespeare, André Theuriet, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, Louisa May Alcott, L. Frank Baum, Washington Irving, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Hans Christian Andersen, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Anthony Trollope, Guy de Maupassant, Martin Luther, Andrew Lang, Booker T. Washington, William Makepeace Thackeray, Eleanor H. Porter, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, O. Henry, George MacDonald, Saki Saki, EMILY DICKINSON, Robert Louis Stevenson, Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer, Bret Harte, Hamilton Wright Mabie, Alphonse Daudet, Florence L. Barclay, Robert Herrick, Margaret Sidney, François Coppée, Susan Coolidge, Anton Chekhov, James Whitcomb Riley, William John Locke, Isaac Watts, John Addington Symonds, William Wordsworth, E.T.A. Hoffmann, Juliana Horatia Ewing, Phillips Brooks, Frances Ridley Havergal, James Russell Lowell, Walter Scott, Sophie May, Mary Hartwell Catherwood, Sarah Orne Jewett, S. Weir Mitchell, Cyrus Townsend Brady, Thomas Nelson Page, Mary Louisa Molesworth, Walter Crane, Frances Hodgson Burnett, Willa Cather, William Butler Yeats, Edgar Wallace, Rudyard Kipling, J. M. Barrie, Henry Vaughan, Henry Van Dyke, Booth Tarkington, Mary Austin, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Carolyn Wells, Mary Elizabeth Braddon, Arthur Conan Doyle, Brothers Grimm, Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, Selma Lagerlöf, Robert E. Howard, Charles Mackay, Marcel Prévost, Max Brand, Jacob A. Riis, Ruth McEnery Stuart, Ellis Parker Butler, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, Margaret Deland, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Beatrix Potter, Willis Boyd Allen, Amy Ella Blanchard, Alice Duer Miller, Armando Palacio Valdés, Richard Watson Gilder, Ernest Ingersoll, Clement Moore, Vernon Lee, Ralph Henry Barbour, Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, Katherine Pyle, James Weber Linn, Robert Southwell, Meredith Nicholson, Reginald Heber, Dinah Maria Mulock, Nora A. Smith, Evaleen Stein, Annie F. Johnston, Eliza Cook, Alice Hale Burnett, Jonson Ben, Elia W. Peattie, Maud Lindsay, Alfred Domett, Olive Thorne Miller, Harrison S. Morris, John Leighton, Samuel McChord Crothers, Lucas Malet, Amanda M. Douglas, Susan Anne Livingston, Ridley Sedgwick, William Douglas O'Connor, C. N. Williamson, A. M. Williamson, Phebe A. Curtiss, William Drummond, George Wither, W. H. H. Murray, Anna Robinson, Kate Upson Clark, Edward A. Rand, A. S. Boyd, Nellie C. King, Lucy Wheelock, Aunt Hede, 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, William Francis Dawson, James Selwin Tait, Cecil Frances Alexander, John Punnett Peters, Georgianna M. Bishop, Christopher North, William Morris, Tudor Jenks, Nell Speed, Mary Stewart Cutting, Edmund Hamilton Sears, Edmund Bolton, C.s. Stone, Harriet F. Blodgett, Christian Burke, Emily Huntington Miller, Cyril Winterbotham, Edward Thring, Oliver Bell Bunce, Sarah P. Doughty, Frank Samuel Child, James S. Park, John G. Whittier, Enoch Arnold Bennett, Laura Elizabeth Richards, Alfred Tennyson
Editora: DigiCat
Sinopse
The Big Book of Christmas Treasure Tales' stands as a monumental anthology, showcasing a diverse array of literary craftsmanship bound by the common yarn of Christmas spirit and human resilience. Embracing an eclectic mix of styles, from the whimsical fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen to the probing psychological narratives of Fyodor Dostoevsky, and the poignant verses of William Butler Yeats, this collection illuminates the multifaceted essence of Christmas and its universal appeal across cultures and epochs. Notably, it weaves together the rich tapestry of holiday lore with contributions that touch upon themes of hope, redemption, and the enduring power of kindness, reflecting a literary mosaic as vibrant as the season it celebrates. The inclusion of standout pieces ranging from Charles Dickens' heartwarming tales to the hauntingly beautiful stories of Leo Tolstoy, charts a historic and emotional journey through the landscape of Christmas literature. The anthology's breadth is further enriched by captivating illustrations that draw readers into each tale, making it a visually stunning ode to the holiday season. The contributing authors, a veritable who's who of literary giants across centuries, bring an unparalleled depth of cultural, philosophical, and artistic perspectives to the anthology. From the Victorian charm of Elizabeth Gaskell to the pioneering narratives of Booker T. Washington, the collection spans a range of literary movements and historical moments, offering a unique lens through which to explore the evolution of Christmas storytelling. The diversity of this collective not only highlights the universal language of the Christmas theme but also showcases the individual legacies of authors whose works have shaped literary history. This convergence of distinct voices and traditions under the unifying theme of Christmas illustrates the anthology's role in fostering a deeper appreciation of global literary heritage and the shared human condition. 'The Big Book of Christmas Treasure Tales' stands as an invigorating panorama of literary artistry, ideal for readers seeking to immerse themselves in the spirit of the season through a rich confluence of voices and narratives. Beyond its entertainment value, the collection serves as a scholarly resource and a treasure trove of cultural insight, inviting readers to embark on a festive journey through time and imagination. It promises not only to rekindle the warmth and joy of Christmas but also to inspire a renewed sense of connection and wonder through the enduring power of storytelling. As such, it is an essential volume for literature enthusiasts, scholars, and anyone drawn to the timeless magic of the holiday season.
Disponível desde: 11/10/2022.
Comprimento de impressão: 12190 páginas.
