Join us on a literary world trip!
Add this book to bookshelf
Grey
Write a new comment Default profile 50px
Grey
Subscribe to read the full book or read the first pages for free!
All characters reduced
The Greatest Christmas Novels Tales & Poems (Illustrated) - A Treasury of Festive Stories and Poems - cover

The Greatest Christmas Novels Tales & Poems (Illustrated) - A Treasury of Festive Stories and Poems

Carles Dickens, Mark Twain, Louisa May Alcott, L. Frank Baum, Hans Christian Andersen, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Anthony Trollope, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, O. Henry, George MacDonald, Emily Dickinson, Robert Louis Stevenson, William Wordsworth, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Walter Scott, William Butler Yeats, Rudyard Kipling, J. M. Barrie, Henry Van Dyke, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Brothers Grimm, Selma Lagerlöf, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Beatrix Potter, Clement Moore, Leo Tolstoy, Alfred Tennyson

Publisher: Good Press

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Summary

The anthology 'The Greatest Christmas Novels, Tales & Poems (Illustrated)' offers a mesmerizing tapestry of winter wonders, weaving the timeless charm of traditional Christmas tales with the profound depths of literary classics. This collection spans a myriad of styles, from the poignant prose of historical narratives to enchanting fairy tales and stirring poetry, reflecting the rich literary legacy associated with the theme of Christmas. Delighting readers with works both heartwarming and thought-provoking, the anthology encompasses an eclectic mix of genres that capture the multifaceted spirit of the holiday season. Standout pieces evoke the magic and morality, nostalgia and novelty synonymous with this festive period, forming a harmonious celebration of Yuletide storytelling. Curated with contributions from a diverse array of literary icons'Äîranging from the enchanting narratives of Hans Christian Andersen to the vibrant storytelling of Mark Twain'Äîthis collection pays homage to the cultural and historical milieu from which these works emerged. The anthology honors the creative synergy of its contributors, uniting the insights of celebrated 19th and early 20th-century authors who have shaped the cultural consciousness of Christmas. Through their varied backgrounds and distinctive voices, these literary giants imbue the anthology with vivid portrayals and universal themes that resonate across cultures and generations. This curated volume invites readers on a journey through diverse landscapes of human experience, offering an unparalleled opportunity to engage with a spectrum of perspectives and literary traditions. 'The Greatest Christmas Novels, Tales & Poems (Illustrated)' stands as both an educational treasure and a festive delight, providing thoughtful reflections on the quintessential values of the season. Through its rich tapestry of narratives and lyrical verses, the anthology fosters a captivating dialogue among its esteemed contributors, promising an enlightening exploration for readers keen to immerse themselves in the literary and emotional depths of a cherished holiday.
Available since: 01/14/2024.
Print length: 8099 pages.

Other books that might interest you

  • Virginia Woolf: 3 Essays on Dostoyevsky - cover

    Virginia Woolf: 3 Essays on...

    Virginia Woolf

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Presented here are 3 short works by Virginia Woolf, each a unique consideration of the work of Fyodor Dostoyevsky. The essays included are:
    
    The Father: Woolf's ruminations of family and, particularly, the father within the works of Dostoyevsky.
    
    More Dostoyevsky: Further thoughts on Dostoyevsky's work, an author of whom she once wrote "It is directly obvious that he is the greatest writer ever born."
    
    In Cranford: A comedic exploration of Dostoyevsky's work where Woolf transplants the great master into English provincial life to explore the unique nature of his work and the English nature.
    Show book
  • The Little Book of Philosophy - An Introduction to the Key Thinkers and Theories You Need to Know - cover

    The Little Book of Philosophy -...

    Rachel Poulton

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    If you want to know your Socrates from your Sartre and your Confucius from your Kant, strap in for this whirlwind tour of the highlights of philosophy. Including accessible primers on: 
     
     
     
    ● The early Ancient Greek philosophers and the "big three": Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle 
     
     
     
    ● Key schools of philosophy and their impact on modern life 
     
     
     
    ● Insights into the main questions philosophers have explored over the years: Who am I? What is the meaning of life? Do I have free will? 
     
     
     
    ● Practical applications for the theories of Descartes, Kant, Wollstonecraft, Marx, Nietzsche, and many more. 
     
     
     
    This illuminating little book will introduce you to the key thinkers, themes, and theories you need to know to understand how human ideas have sculpted the world we live in and the way we think today.
    Show book
  • Gods Of Fire - My Journey Through The Miami Fire Department - cover

    Gods Of Fire - My Journey...

    Charles Maree

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Awesome! A memoir of a black man in a cultural journey from childhood to a successful career in the fire service. This “journey” is a powerful story of guts peppered with a dose of determination and is anything but an ordinary. Although wrought with both self-inflicted and societally applied barriers his career spanned 30 years. Thus he became the one of only three District chiefs (in the department’s 100+ year history.) He became the first black Chief of Rescue. He became the first black commander of the Hazardous Materials Team. the first black Assistant Fire Chief of ERD (this division was responsible for all firefighting, rescue, dive, and hazardous materials emergencies and constitutes the bulk of personnel employed by the fire department (approximately ¾ of the firefighters and paramedics employed). And all of this on a predominately white fire department. He held the position of Assistant Fire Chief until he retired.
    Show book
  • Hollywood’s Favorite Screwball Actresses: The Lives and Legacies of the Women Who Popularized the Comedy Genre - cover

    Hollywood’s Favorite Screwball...

    Editors Charles River

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    “If I couldn't laugh, I'd rather die.” – Claudette Colbert 
    The 1930s were the height of the classical Hollywood era, known for lavish studio productions by heavyweights like MGM, RKO, Warner Brothers, Paramount, and 20th Century Fox, which were operating at the height of their powers. Every major studio possessed a long roster of contract players, and films were released at such a rapid pace that it made for an especially competitive environment within the industry. Even while America remained in the throes of the Great Depression, the film industry continued to flourish, and movies easily supplanted the theater as the main attraction for American entertainment. Indeed, it would be no exaggeration to claim that the film industry reached its zenith during the decade precisely because it offered an affordable (if very temporary) escape from the anxieties of the economic woes of the era. 
    When the American Film Institute ranked its top 50 screen legends of the 20th century, many of the people named had careers spanning several decades, but one of them managed the feat despite living less than three decades. Ranked as the 22nd greatest actress of the 20th century, Jean Harlow was on the screen for less than 10 years, but in that time the “Blonde Bombshell” became the most popular actress of the 1930s, eclipsing superstars like Joan Crawford and Norma Shearer along the way. In fact, the platinum blonde accomplished that feat as a leading lady for just five years before her premature death of renal failure at the age of 26. 
    Carole Lombard has been memorialized in many fitting ways as an actress, and one of her biggest contributions to Hollywood was the blond archetype that the film industry used successfully for decades in screwball comedies, paving the way for the success of women like Marilyn Monroe. Perhaps the most remarkable aspect of that fact is that it was actually based on Carole’s gushing personality. 
    Show book
  • The Chiropractor Hoax - The True Story of Chiropractic Medicine You've Never Been Told - cover

    The Chiropractor Hoax - The True...

    John Morrison

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Before you consider a chiropractor, arm yourself with the facts in John Morrison's eye-opening book, The Chiropractor Hoax. 
    Crafted to challenge the status quo, this enlightening read delves deep into the origins and practices of chiropractic medicine, a field that surprisingly boasts a 100% acceptance rate in many schools and extends its practices to infants and animals. 
    John Morrison's investigative narrative explores the birth of chiropractic theory, stemming from a magnetic healer with claims of communicating with the spectral realm. Transitioning from historical foundations to contemporary practices, Morrison meticulously compares chiropractic methods to both conventional and alternative medical treatments, employing clinical data, case studies, and patient testimonials to shed light on the efficacy and controversies surrounding this practice. 
    This book is a must-read for anyone considering chiropractic care. It reveals critical insights that the industry would rather keep hidden. Equip yourself with the necessary knowledge to make informed health decisions for you and your loved ones. If you're ready to dive into a narrative that's as captivating as it is educational, get your copy of The Chiropractor Hoax right now!
    Show book
  • Theodore Roosevelt - The truth about Theodore Roosevelt’s life and political principles revealed - cover

    Theodore Roosevelt - The truth...

    Influential Events Publishing

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Do you want to learn about Theodore Roosevelt?  
    Theodore Rооѕеvеlt by names Teddy Rооѕеvеlt and TR, (born October 27, 1858, Nеw Yоrk, New Yоrk, U.S.—died Jаnuаrу 6, 1919, Oyster Bay, New York), thе 26th рrеѕidеnt of thе United States (1901–09) аnd a writеr, nаturаliѕt, аnd soldier. Hе еxраndеd the роwеrѕ оf the presidency аnd thе federal gоvеrnmеnt in support of thе рubliс intеrеѕt in соnfliсtѕ bеtwееn big buѕinеѕѕ аnd labor аnd ѕtееrеd the nаtiоn tоwаrd аn асtivе rоlе in wоrld роlitiсѕ, particularly in Eurоре аnd Aѕiа. He won thе Nobel Prizе fоr Pеасе in 1906 for mediating аn end to the Russo-Japanese Wаr (1904–05), and hе secured the rоutе аnd bеgаn соnѕtruсtiоn оf thе Panama Cаnаl (1904–14). 
    Thеоdоrе Roosevelt was, in many wауѕ, one оf thе mоѕt influеntiаl аnd accomplished lеаdеrѕ in Amеriсаn history. The 26th рrеѕidеnt, known as a "truѕtbuѕtеr," brоkе up some оf thе nаtiоn'ѕ largest соrроrаtiоnѕ, hеlреd ѕесurе thе passage оf the Mеаt Inspection Aсt for соnѕumеr рrоtесtiоn, and grеаtlу еxраndеd thе powers аnd rеѕроnѕibilitiеѕ оf the рrеѕidеnсу. In fоrеign affairs, Rооѕеvеlt rеvеrѕеd thе рrеviоuѕ роliсу оf isolationism and ensured thе country its рlасе аѕ a wоrld lеаdеr. Perhaps hiѕ grеаtеѕt and mоѕt lаѕting соntributiоn wаѕ in the area of соnѕеrvаtiоn. Thrоugh thе creation of nаtiоnаl forests, federal bird reservations, and nаtiоnаl gаmе preserves, Rооѕеvеlt рrоtесtеd mоrе than 200 milliоn асrеѕ of land thrоugh thе fеdеrаl gоvеrnmеntHere Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... Who was Theodore Roosevelt аnd whаt hе did? Biographical аѕресtѕ of his lifеTheodore Roosevelt's Еduсаtiоn and Beginnings Philosophy abоut Роlitiсѕ and Militаrу Militаrу Career Lаtеr Lifе аnd DеаthMuch,much more!
    Show book