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The Thanksgiving Storybook: 60+ Holiday Tales & Poems - An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving The Night before Thanksgiving The Purple Dress Thankful… - cover

The Thanksgiving Storybook: 60+ Holiday Tales & Poems - An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving The Night before Thanksgiving The Purple Dress Thankful…

George Eliot, Louisa May Alcott, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Andrew Lang, Eleanor H. Porter, O. Henry, Eugene Field, Edward Everett Hale, Horatio Alger, Susan Coolidge, Alfred Henry Lewis, Mary Jane Holmes, Hezekiah Butterworth, Sarah Orne Jewett, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Alice Wheildon, Amy Ella Blanchard, Olive Thorne Miller, C. A. Stephens, Alfred Gatty, Ida Hamilton Munsell, Isabel Gordon Curtis, Fannie Wilder Brown, Annie Hamilton Donnell, Edna Payson Brett, Pauline Shackleford Colyar, H. R. Schoolcraft, Rose Terry Cooke, Nora Perry, Cornelius Mathews

Publisher: Musaicum Books

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The Thanksgiving Storybook: 60+ Holiday Tales & Poems embodies a rich tapestry of American literary tradition, woven from the diverse threads of stories and poems by some of the most influential writers of the 19th and early 20th centuries. This anthology showcases a range of styles, from the intimate domestic narratives of Louisa May Alcott to the poignant social commentaries of Harriet Beecher Stowe, encapsulating themes of gratitude, family, and national identity. The collection stands out not merely for its thematic relevance to Thanksgiving but for its exploration of the broader human condition through a uniquely American lens, evidencing the evolution of narrative forms and voices over a critical period in literary history. The selected authors, among them giants like Nathaniel Hawthorne, George Eliot, and Charlotte Perkins Gilman, bring a profound depth to the anthology, each contributing to a larger conversation about societal values and personal integrity. Their works, product of and response to various movements such as American Romanticism, Realism, and the early feminist waves, collectively weave a historical and cultural panorama that enriches the holiday experience. This anthology not only reflects their era's ethos but also serves as a bridge connecting past insights with contemporary societal reflections. This collection offers readers an unparalleled opportunity to delve into America's rich literary heritage within the framework of its most unifying traditions. The Thanksgiving Storybook is an essential volume for readers aspiring to understand the complexities of American cultural and literary landscapes through an engaging thematic focus. The anthology's educational value is immense, providing insights into the evolution of narrative and poetic forms, whilst fostering a dialogue between the historical epochs and the myriad societal perspectives of its contributors.
Available since: 12/21/2018.
Print length: 900 pages.

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