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CHRISTMAS ESSENTIALS - The Greatest Novels Tales & Poems for The Holiday Season - cover

CHRISTMAS ESSENTIALS - The Greatest Novels Tales & Poems for The Holiday Season

Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, Louisa May Alcott, L. Frank Baum, Hans Christian Andersen, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Anthony Trollope, Eleanor H. Porter, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, O. Henry, George MacDonald, Emily Dickinson, Robert Louis Stevenson, William Wordsworth, E.T.A. Hoffmann, Juliana Horatia Ewing, Walter Scott, Sophie May, Walter Crane, William Butler Yeats, Rudyard Kipling, J.M. Barrie, Henry Van Dyke, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Carolyn Wells, Brothers Grimm, Selma Lagerlöf, Jacob A. Riis, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Beatrix Potter, Amy Ella Blanchard, Ernest Ingersoll, Clement Moore, Annie F. Johnston, Alice Hale Burnett, Lucas Malet, Amanda M. Douglas, Susan Anne Livingston, Ridley Sedgwick, Leo Tolstoy, Alfred Lord Tennyson

Verlag: DigiCat

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CHRISTMAS ESSENTIALS presents an exquisite celebration of the yuletide spirit through a collection of classic narratives and poetry, offering a mosaic of styles and storytelling traditions. Spanning short stories, verse, and fairy tales, this anthology captures the heart and soul of Christmas from varied perspectives and historical periods. The volume boasts an array of standout pieces that capture the essence of the season, invoking cherished themes of goodwill, family, and the magic of the holiday season, ensuring that readers are transported through time and space by some of the most beloved voices in literature. The anthology's distinguished contributors, including authors such as Selma Lagerlöf, Charles Dickens, and Louisa May Alcott, hail from diverse cultural and literary backgrounds, brilliantly illuminating the theme of Christmas in its many facets. Aligned with the Romantic and Victorian traditions, as well as transcending into early modernist influences, these writers collectively represent a spectrum of Victorian moralism, American realism, and early 20th-century innovation. Their stories are imbued with cultural significance, whether paying homage to simple joys or exploring profound human emotions, thus enriching the reader's exploration of the universal celebration of Christmas. CHRISTMAS ESSENTIALS offers a rare opportunity to engage with an expansive array of literary treasures within a single volume. The anthology encourages readers to embrace the educational and cultural richness of these timeless works, midst the stories' harmonious dialogue. Whether readers seek enchanting fairy tales, poignant family dramas, or heartwarming parables, this collection promises to inspire and enlighten, making it an essential companion for anyone wishing to further appreciate the nuances of Christmas through literature's enduring legacy.
Verfügbar seit: 11.12.2023.
Drucklänge: 8099 Seiten.

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