The Greatest Christmas Classics of All Time - 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, 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 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 Greatest Christmas Classics of All Time is a celebrated anthology that encapsulates the spirit of Christmas through a diverse and enriching collection of stories, poems, and essays. Spanning a vast array of literary styles from the heartwarming to the humorous, the gothic to the deeply moralistic, it explores the many facets of the holiday season. The anthology stands out not only for its broad spectrum of voices but also for highlighting the works of seminal figures across various periods. It serves as a testament to the universal appeal and evolving nature of Christmas narratives, offering readers timeless tales of hope, joy, reflection, and community. The contributing authors and editors, ranging from titans of the 19th century like Charles Dickens and Mark Twain to pivotal 20th-century voices such as E.T.A. Hoffmann and Robert E. Howard, bring a remarkable depth of cultural, historical, and literary context to the collection. Their backgrounds reflect a rich tapestry of global traditions and perspectives, aligning with literary movements that span Romanticism, Victorian literature, Realism, and beyond. This diverse cultural and temporal mix enriches the theme of the anthology, providing a multi-faceted exploration of Christmas that transcends geographical and chronological boundaries, thereby weaving a more connected and inclusive narrative of the holiday season. This anthology is recommended for readers looking to immerse themselves in the Christmas spirit through a literary journey that spans centuries and continents. The Greatest Christmas Classics of All Time offers a unique opportunity to explore the multifarious themes of Christmas as seen through the eyes of some of the world's most celebrated authors. It stands as an educational treasure trove that not only entertains but also enlightens, fostering a deeper understanding of cultural and historical traditions around this universally cherished holiday. For anyone seeking to rekindle their holiday spirit or delve into the literary tapestry of yuletide celebration, this collection promises a rich and rewarding experience.
Available since: 06/02/2022.
Print length: 9349 pages.
