Jingle All The Way: 180+ Christmas Classics in One Volume (Illustrated Edition) (eBook)

The Gift of the Magi, A Christmas Carol, The Heavenly Christmas Tree, Little Women…

Louisa May Alcott, O. Henry, Mark Twain, Beatrix Potter, Charles Dickens, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Emily Dickinson, Robert Louis Stevenson, Rudyard Kipling, Hans Christian Andersen, Selma Lagerlöf, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Walter Scott, J. M. Barrie, Anthony Trollope, Brothers Grimm, L. Frank Baum, Lucy Maud Montgomery, George MacDonald, Leo Tolstoy, Henry Van Dyke, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Clement Moore, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, William Wordsworth, Alfred Lord Tennyson, William Butler Yeats, Eleanor H. Porter, Jacob A. Riis, Susan Anne Livingston, Ridley Sedgwick, Sophie May, Lucas Malet, Juliana Horatia Ewing, Alice Hale Burnett, Ernest Ingersoll, Annie F. Johnston, Amanda M. Douglas, Amy Ella Blanchard, Carolyn Wells, Walter Crane (Autoren)

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2017
8099 Seiten
Musaicum Books (Verlag)
978-80-272-2194-3 (ISBN)

Infos

Jingle All The Way: 180+ Christmas Classics in One Volume (Illustrated Edition) stands as a monumental anthology, capturing the heart of Christmas through an impressive collection of literature that spans genres, styles, and epochs. This distinguished volume delves deeply into the essence of the holiday, presenting tales that range from the whimsical to the deeply poignant, ensconced in settings as diverse as snowy Victorian streets and mythical realms of adventure. The anthology's literary richness is accented by standout pieces that illuminate the profound human connection to tradition, hope, and rebirth, encapsulating the various manners in which Christmas has been celebrated and contemplated across time and cultures. The authors and editors included in this anthology, remarkable figures like Charles Dickens, Leo Tolstoy, and Emily Dickinson, provide a panoramic view of Christmas through a literary lens that spans continents and centuries. Collectively, their works contribute not only to the themes of joy and festivity but also to reflective moments contemplating peace, generosity, and the specter of social justice. Their diverse backgrounds and literary statures enhance the anthology's depth, presenting readers with a composite sketch of the evolving cultural and historical nuances of Christmas. For enthusiasts of classic literature, Jingle All The Way offers an unparalleled journey through the Christmas seasons of old and new. It invites readers to revisit beloved yuletides steeped in nostalgia and discover lesser-known gems, fostering a deeper appreciation for the holiday's manifold interpretations. This is an ideal volume for those who cherish the festive season and seek to explore its varied manifestations across different times and through the eyes of some of the greatest writers in literary history. Engage with this collection to witness a unique confluence of narrations that celebrate, question, and epitomize Christmas as a pivotal element of human experience.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 16.10.2017
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Schlagworte: 19th century holiday tales • All The Bright Places • Anne of Green Gables • Christmas carol adaptations • Christmas classic collection • classic Christmas adventures • diary of a wimpy kid • Fairytales • Fantasy • Festive season literature • Harry Potter • holiday illustrated stories • holiday spirit illustrations • Jane Austen • Legend • multinational author anthology • Roald Dahl • timeless winter narratives • Tolkien • Victorian era Christmas
• ISBN-10: 80-272-2194-3 / 8027221943
• ISBN-13: 978-80-272-2194-3 / 9788027221943