The Big Christmas Basket: 200+ Christmas Novels Stories Poems & Carols (Illustrated)
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, 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, 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 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, Alfred Tennyson
Publisher: DigiCat
Summary
The Big Christmas Basket: 200+ Christmas Novels, Stories, Poems & Carols offers an unparalleled foray into the holiday spirit from a kaleidoscope of perspectives. This anthology marries the diversity of literary styles—from the poetic rhythms of William Wordsworth and Emily Dickinson to the narrative prowess of Charles Dickens and Mark Twain—with a shared thematic heart. Celebrating the richness of Christmas traditions, sentiments, and reflections, the collection transcends mere festivity to probe deeper into the human condition. Within this expansive volume lie standout pieces that capture the essence of Yuletide, framed by the various cultural, historical, and emotional lenses of its authors. The contributing authors and editors, hailing from a spectrum of backgrounds and epochs, bring a rich mosaic of voices to the anthology. Esteemed writers like Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson and Selma Lagerlöf contribute their unique Nordic sensibilities, while figures such as Harriet Beecher Stowe and Booker T. Washington infuse the collection with profound social and cultural reflections, indicative of their times and philosophies. Together, these authors navigate through the landscapes of Victorian, Romantic, and even Realist literary movements, echoing the universal resonance of Christmas while highlighting the nuances of their diverse cultural heritages. Inviting readers to embark on a timeless journey, The Big Christmas Basket serves as a testament to the enduring allure and complexity of the Christmas season as seen through the literary arts. It is an essential volume for those who seek to immerse themselves in the depth and breadth of Christmas literature. Offering both beloved classics and lesser-known gems, this anthology provides a unique opportunity to explore an array of emotional and intellectual landscapes, making it an invaluable addition to any literary collection. Engage with this tapestry of storytelling to uncover the myriad ways Christmas has been celebrated, contemplated, and cherished across different times and cultures.
Available since: 12/27/2023.
Print length: 9349 pages.
