The Warmhearted Christmas Classics

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, Alfred Tennyson, 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

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Sinopsis

Selma Lagerlöf's 'The Warmhearted Christmas Classics' is a masterful anthology that weaves together the rich tapestries of Christmas literary heritage. Elegantly curated by Lagerlöf, this collection showcases a plethora of classic tales, including 'The First Christmas Of New England' by Harriet Beecher Stowe and the enchanting 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry. Each narrative, whether steeped in the whimsical charm of 'Peter Pan and Wendy' by J.M. Barrie or the earnest spirituality found in Leo Tolstoy's 'Where Love Is, God Is', preserves the essence of yuletide joy and the contemplation of human spirit. Lagerlöf's literary prowess and editorial acumen ensure that the anthology stands as a timeless compendium, integrating the diverse literary styles of the featured stories while illuminating their cultural and historical contexts.
Selma Lagerlöf, herself a Nobel laureate in literature, is no stranger to the profound power of storytelling. Drawing from the wellspring of her own rich Swedish literary tradition, Lagerlöf has contributed significantly to the genre with her own story 'The Holy Night'. The author's profound empathy and vivacious imagination have evidently guided her selection of stories, aiming to capture the universal warmth of the season. Her personal journey and the depth of her own narrative contributions offer insights into the qualities she valued in this carefully handpicked collection.
'The Warmhearted Christmas Classics' is recommended not merely as a holiday read but as a treasured keepsake that encapsulates the very notion of Christmas. Readers are invited to bask in its literary brilliance and partake in a global tradition of festive storytelling. From the poignancy of self-sacrifice to the delights of whimsy, Lagerlöf's anthology is a veritable feast for the soul, promising to enchant, inspire, and foster a deeper appreciation for the art of Christmas storytelling among aficionados of classic literature and new readers alike.

Disponible desde: 10/12/2022.

Longitud de impresión: 8099 páginas.

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