Christmas Poems & Carols - Premium Collection (eBook)

Illustrated

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

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2023
266 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654774520-4 (EAN)

Infos

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.

Autor

Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a distinguished Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer known for his imaginative craft and masterful storytelling. Born in Edinburgh, Stevenson was initially trained to follow the family tradition in lighthouse engineering, but his keen interest in literature led him to pursue writing as his life's work. His literary contributions span various genres, including adventure fiction, horror, and lyrical poetry, making him one of the most versatile writers of his time. Stevenson's works are celebrated for their vivid descriptions, memorable characters, and profound psychological insights. Among his most acclaimed novels are 'Treasure Island', 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde', 'Kidnapped', and 'The Master of Ballantrae'. His collection 'Christmas Poems & Carols - Premium Collection' is lesser-known compared to his adventure tales but is reflective of his broad literary range and his ability to capture the festive spirit in his verses. Stevenson's narrative style often intertwined romanticism with realism, revealing the complexities of human nature and the struggles between good and evil. Stevenson's impact on literature is profound, as he continues to inspire readers and writers with his timeless works and his philosophical musings on life and art (Kiely, 1987). His contributions remain particularly significant in adventure and horror genres, where his imaginative and suspenseful plots have set a high standard for subsequent literature.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 7.12.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Lyrik / Dramatik ► Lyrik / Gedichte
• Schlagworte: Adventurous Christmas narratives • Celebratory poetic voices • Charlotte's Web • Christmas literary anthology • Christmas poetry anthology • classic Christmas carols • Classic winter contemplations • Cultural holiday perspectives • Dr. Seuss • festive season carols • festive season verses • FROZEN • goodnight moon • Gothic holiday reflections • Grimm • Hans Christian Andersen • Harry Potter • Historical Christmas sentiments • Historical festive poems • holiday poetry collection • illustrated holiday collection • literary Christmas readings • Mark Twain • Modernist Christmas celebration • Multi-author Christmas compilation • poetic Christmas celebrations • Poetic holiday musings • Reflective holiday experiences • robert louis stevenson poems • Romanticism festive anthology • Seasonal spirit reflections • The Giving Tree • Victorian Christmas poetry • Victorian era poetry • Victorian era poets • Winnie-the-Pooh • winter holiday literature • Yuletide introspective themes • Yuletide literary heritage • Yuletide poetry classics