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Christmas Poems & Carols - Premium Collection - Illustrated - cover
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Christmas Poems & Carols - Premium Collection - Illustrated

Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Emily Dickinson, Robert Louis Stevenson, Charles Kingsley, William Wordsworth, Walter Scott, William Butler Yeats, Rudyard Kipling, Sara Teasdale, Clement Clarke Moore, William Thackeray, James Montgomery, Thomas Hardy, John Milton, Alfred Lord Tennyson

Editora: DigiCat

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Christmas Poems & Carols - Premium Collection is a compendium that beautifully encapsulates the spirit of Christmas through the ages with its rich tapestry of poetic styles and themes. This collection features a diverse range of expressions, from the hauntingly serene to the jubilantly triumphant, capturing the multifaceted nature of the holiday season. Works within the anthology span timeless reflections on faith, human connection, and the wonders of winter, elegantly juxtaposing nostalgic scenes of hearth and home with reflections on the sacred and divine. Featuring both well-loved carols and less familiar works, this compilation invites readers to discover the varied literary dimensions of Christmas. The anthology brings together the timeless voices of canonical figures such as Robert Louis Stevenson, Emily Dickinson, and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, among others. These authors, often associated with major literary movements such as Romanticism and Victorian literature, infuse their poetry with historical and cultural depth. Their collective contributions weave a rich narrative that reflects the anthology's overarching theme while also exploring wider socio-cultural contexts, providing a well-rounded depiction of Christmas across different periods and styles. Christmas Poems & Carols - Premium Collection offers readers a unique literary feast, encouraging them to immerse themselves in the evocative imagery and profound insights that these varied voices provide. As a scholarly yet accessible curation, it serves both as an educational resource and an invitation to explore the timeless themes of Christmas through a multiplicity of perspectives. This book fosters a dialogue between classical works, rekindling the festive season's magic through a literary lens that celebrates tradition and diversity alike.
Disponível desde: 07/12/2023.
Comprimento de impressão: 266 páginas.

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