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The Greatest Animal Tales for a Warm Fuzzy Christmas - cover

The Greatest Animal Tales for a Warm Fuzzy Christmas

Charles Dickens, L. Frank Baum, Anna Sewell, Eugene Field, E.T.A. Hoffmann, Walter Crane, Hugh Lofting, Kenneth Grahame, Margery Williams, Laura Lee Hope, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, Frances Browne, Eleanor Hallowell Abbott, Beatrix Potter, Amy Ella Blanchard, Samuel McChord Crothers, Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward, Amelia C. Houghton, John Punnett Peters, Georgianna M. Bishop, Archibald Beresford Sullivan, Charlotte B. Herr

Maison d'édition: DigiCat

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In the anthology 'The Greatest Animal Tales for a Warm Fuzzy Christmas,' readers are treated to a resplendent collection of animal-centric stories that brim with the spirit of the holiday season. Carefully curated by DigiCat, this volume juxtaposes iconic works like Beatrix Potter's 'The Tailor of Gloucester' with Thornton Burgess's woodland adventures and the cherished Christmas narrative of Dickens's 'The Cricket on the Hearth.' Rendered in a literary style that weaves together the enchanting simplicity of children's literature with the heartfelt warmth Christmas stories are known for, this compilation is a celebration of joy and wonder designed to resonate with the timeless tradition of holiday storytelling. The diverse selection not only illuminates the festive period but also pays homage to the animals that have been an integral part of holiday tales throughout literary history.

Charles Dickens's contribution to this anthology, although a singular entry, must be contextualized within his larger body of work, which frequently explored themes of social injustice, humanity, and redemption. The inclusion of 'The Cricket on the Hearth' in 'The Greatest Animal Tales for a Warm Fuzzy Christmas' invokes Dickens's renowned capacity to scrutinize human nature and magnify the merits of love and compassion through the allegorical use of animal characters and Yuletide setting. One may surmise that Dickens's deft touch at characterizing the struggles and triumphs of life through the lens of Christmas magic is a testament to his enduring influence on the holiday literary canon.

This compilation is destined to delight readers who long to bask in the glow of Christmas cheer while appreciating the nuanced morality and depth often found in animal fables. Varied in theme yet singular in their celebration of the holiday spirit, these stories are sure to captivate both young audiences and the young at heart. From cozy fireside reading sessions to festive family storytimes, 'The Greatest Animal Tales for a Warm Fuzzy Christmas' is a veritable treasure trove that enriches the wonder of the season and kindles a sense of joy and togetherness cherished in Dickensian lore.
Disponible depuis: 16/12/2023.
Longueur d'impression: 1450 pages.

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