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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

Editorial: DigiCat

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Sinopsis

CHRISTMAS ESSENTIALS is an anthology that celebrates the spirit of Christmas through a diverse and magnificent collection of literature. This volume traverses the range of emotions and stories that encapsulate the holiday season, from the joyous to the reflective, presenting readers with a myriad of styles including poetry, short stories, and novels. The literary context of the collection taps into the traditional and the fantastical, featuring standout pieces that explore themes of redemption, love, and the magic of Christmas. The diversity within this compilation not only highlights the universal appeal of the holiday season but also showcases the significant literary contributions of its authors, making it a rich tapestry of Christmas sentiments. The authors and editors behind CHRISTMAS ESSENTIALS come from varied backgrounds and periods, representing a wide spectrum of cultural and literary movements. From the pioneering narratives of Harriet Beecher Stowe and the enchanting tales of Hans Christian Andersen to the poignant poems of William Wordsworth and the transformative stories of Leo Tolstoy, this anthology brings together a remarkable group of contributors. Their collective works, each resonating with the themes of hope, family, and the human experience, contribute to a layered understanding of Christmas. This historical and cultural mosaic not only situates the anthology within significant literary traditions but also offers readers a unique insight into the ways Christmas has been celebrated, lamented, and reflected upon across different contexts and times. CHRISTMAS ESSENTIALS is a must-have anthology for anyone who cherishes the holiday season and desires a deeper exploration of its meanings and manifestations. It invites readers to delve into a world where Christmas is not just a holiday, but a profound subject of artistic and emotional expression. This volume offers an unparalleled opportunity to engage with the works of some of literature's most beloved figures, all while experiencing the multifaceted perspectives on Christmas. Whether you're seeking the comfort of familiar holiday themes or the thrill of discovering new literary landscapes, CHRISTMAS ESSENTIALS promises to enrich your holiday season with its breadth of insights and the dialogue it fosters between an impressive array of authors' works.
Disponible desde: 11/12/2023.
Longitud de impresión: 8099 páginas.

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