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Christmas Collection - The Best Holiday Novels Stories Carols & Legends - cover

Christmas Collection - The Best Holiday Novels Stories Carols & Legends

William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, Louisa May Alcott, L. Frank Baum, Hans Christian Andersen, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Anthony Trollope, Martin Luther, Booker T. Washington, Eleanor H. Porter, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, O. Henry, George MacDonald, Emily Dickinson, Robert Louis Stevenson, Florence L. Barclay, William Wordsworth, E. T. A. Hoffman, Juliana Horatia Ewing, Walter Scott, Sophie May, Thomas Nelson Page, 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, Maud Lindsay, Lucas Malet, Amanda M. Douglas, Susan Anne Livingston, Ridley Sedgwick, A. S. Boyd, Lucy Wheelock, Aunt Hede, Frederick E. Dewhurst, Marjorie L. C. Pickthall, Leo Tolstoy, Alfred Tennyson

Publisher: DigiCat

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The "Christmas Collection - The Best Holiday Novels, Stories, Carols & Legends" is a vast anthology that encapsulates the essence of the holiday season through a tapestry of narratives and styles. Spanning classic fairy tales, poignant moral stories, and timeless carols, this collection celebrates the multifaceted spirit of Christmas, embodying themes of joy, generosity, and introspection. Without attributing to a single author, the anthology houses gems like enchanting tales that spark imagination and warmth, stories that delve into social consciousness and morality, and evergreen verses that evoke nostalgia and festive cheer. The collection features contributions from a constellation of literary luminaries whose works collectively kindle a communal tapestry that speaks to the heart of the Christmas spirit. From the moral clarity found in the works of Charles Dickens to the whimsical charm of Hans Christian Andersen, the anthology bridges various historical and cultural landscapes. Aligned with movements such as Romanticism and Victorian idealism, the works capture the global Christmas ethos through a diversity of voices—ranging from the American realism of Mark Twain to the Scandinavian folklore of Selma Lagerlöf—essentially harmonizing universal themes of compassion and human connection. This anthology is an indispensable compilation for anyone yearning to explore the rich, enduring traditions of Christmas through a literary lens. Providing educational value and thoughtful insights, readers are invited to immerse themselves in a carefully curated selection of broad-ranging narratives and themes. It is an invaluable resource that encourages dialogue among its varied pieces and serves as an invitation to experience the timelessness of holiday reflections within the folds of one beautifully presented volume.
Available since: 10/11/2022.
Print length: 10532 pages.

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