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The Big Christmas Basket: 200+ Christmas Novels Stories Poems & Carols (Illustrated) - A Diverse Collection of Christmas Classics and Holiday Tales - cover

The Big Christmas Basket: 200+ Christmas Novels Stories Poems & Carols (Illustrated) - A Diverse Collection of Christmas Classics and Holiday Tales

Benito Pérez Galdós, André Theuriet, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, Louisa May Alcott, Hans Christian Andersen, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Anthony Trollope, Guy de Maupassant, Booker T. Washington, Eleanor H. Porter, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, O. Henry, Saki Saki, Emily Dickinson, Robert Louis Stevenson, Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer, Bret Harte, Alphonse Daudet, Florence L. Barclay, François Coppée, Anton Chekhov, William John Locke, William Wordsworth, Susan Anne Livingston Ridley Sedgwick, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Juliana Horatia Ewing, Walter Scott, Sophie May, Mary Hartwell Catherwood, Thomas Nelson Page, Walter Crane, William Butler Yeats, Edgar Wallace, Rudyard Kipling, J.M. Barrie, Henry Van Dyke, Carolyn Wells, 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, Clement Moore, 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, Phebe A. Curtiss, 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 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, Alfred Lord Tennyson

Verlag: Good Press

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The Big Christmas Basket: 200+ Christmas Novels, Stories, Poems & Carols (Illustrated) is an extraordinary compendium exploring the manifold dimensions of Christmas through a spectrum of literary styles, ranging from heartwarming tales to reflective poems and joyous carols. This anthology captures the essence of Christmas with an array of narratives that invite readers to celebrate the yuletide season's magic, nostalgia, and community spirit. Distinguished by its breadth, the collection features standout pieces of prose and poetry, rendering the warmth of hearth and home and the chill of snow-touched landscapes, often engaging with themes of generosity, festivity, and reflection that have resonated throughout centuries of literary traditions. The diverse assembly of authors in this anthology, from renowned novelists like Charles Dickens and Fyodor Dostoevsky to cherished poets such as Emily Dickinson and Alfred Lord Tennyson, brings a rich tapestry of voices to the fore. Their varied backgrounds and affiliations with literary movements across continents contribute to a vibrant dialogue on the cultural and historical contexts of Christmas. Collectively, they weave a remarkable narrative that traverses distinct literary movements from Romanticism to Victorian realism, imbuing the anthology with a depth that enriches the holiday narrative. Readers are invited to immerse themselves in this expansive anthology, offering a unique opportunity to experience the vastness of Christmas spirit through a diverse array of perspectives and narratives. It is perfect for anyone seeking educational value, the joy of brilliant storytelling, and a profound engagement with the themes that bind humanity during the holiday season. The Big Christmas Basket is an exceptional journey into the interplay of culture, tradition, and literary craftsmanship, making it a must-have for both the ardent lover of literature and the casual festive enthusiast alike.
Verfügbar seit: 02.12.2023.
Drucklänge: 9349 Seiten.

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