The Big Christmas Basket: 200+ Christmas Novels, Stories, Poems & Carols (Illustrated) (eBook)

A Diverse Collection of Christmas Classics and Holiday Tales

Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, Selma Lagerlöf, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Robert Louis Stevenson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Max Brand, William Wordsworth, Carolyn Wells, Sophie May, Louisa May Alcott, Alphonse Daudet, William John Locke, Guy de Maupassant, Walter Scott, Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer, Benito Pérez Galdós, Armando Palacio Valdés, Susan Anne Livingston Ridley Sedgwick, Anthony Trollope, Marcel Prévost, Rudyard Kipling, Beatrix Potter, Mary Hartwell Catherwood, Emily Dickinson, Bret Harte, Lucas Malet, Thomas Nelson Page, O. Henry, Saki, François Coppée, Maud Lindsay, Alice Hale Burnett, Walter Crane, André Theuriet, Amy Ella Blanchard, Isabel Cecilia Williams, Amanda M. Douglas, Edgar Wallace, Booker T. Washington, Olive Thorne Miller, Vernon Lee, Anne Hollingsworth Wharton, Kate Upson Clark, Ernest Ingersoll, Willis Boyd Allen, F. L. Stealey, J. M. Barrie, Eleanor H. Porter, Annie F. Johnston, Jacob A. Riis, Elbridge S. Brooks, Edward A. Rand, Florence L. Barclay, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Harrison S. Morris, Robert E. Howard, Marjorie L. C. Pickthall, Hans Christian Andersen, William Butler Yeats, Henry Van Dyke, Anton Chekhov, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Alfred Tennyson Lord, A. S. Boyd, Juliana Horatia Ewing, Clement Moore, Nora A. Smith, Phebe A. Curtiss, Nellie C. King, Lucy Wheelock, Aunt Hede, Frederick E. Dewhurst, Jay T. Stocking, Anna Robinson, Florence M. Kingsley, M. A. L. Lane, Elizabeth Harkison, F. E. Mann, Winifred M. Kirkland, Katherine Pyle, Grace Margaret Gallaher, Elia W. Peattie, F. Arnstein, James Weber Linn, Antonio Maré, Jules Simon, Marion Clifford, E. E. Hale, Georg Schuster, Matilda Betham Edwards, Angelo J. Lewis, Raymond Mcalden, Pedro A. de Alarcón, Maxime Du Camp (Autoren)

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2023
9349 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654768480-0 (EAN)

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The Big Christmas Basket: 200+ Christmas Novels, Stories, Poems & Carols (Illustrated) is an extraordinary compendium exploring the manifold dimensions of Christmas through a spectrum of literary styles, ranging from heartwarming tales to reflective poems and joyous carols. This anthology captures the essence of Christmas with an array of narratives that invite readers to celebrate the yuletide season's magic, nostalgia, and community spirit. Distinguished by its breadth, the collection features standout pieces of prose and poetry, rendering the warmth of hearth and home and the chill of snow-touched landscapes, often engaging with themes of generosity, festivity, and reflection that have resonated throughout centuries of literary traditions. The diverse assembly of authors in this anthology, from renowned novelists like Charles Dickens and Fyodor Dostoevsky to cherished poets such as Emily Dickinson and Alfred Lord Tennyson, brings a rich tapestry of voices to the fore. Their varied backgrounds and affiliations with literary movements across continents contribute to a vibrant dialogue on the cultural and historical contexts of Christmas. Collectively, they weave a remarkable narrative that traverses distinct literary movements from Romanticism to Victorian realism, imbuing the anthology with a depth that enriches the holiday narrative. Readers are invited to immerse themselves in this expansive anthology, offering a unique opportunity to experience the vastness of Christmas spirit through a diverse array of perspectives and narratives. It is perfect for anyone seeking educational value, the joy of brilliant storytelling, and a profound engagement with the themes that bind humanity during the holiday season. The Big Christmas Basket is an exceptional journey into the interplay of culture, tradition, and literary craftsmanship, making it a must-have for both the ardent lover of literature and the casual festive enthusiast alike.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 2.12.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Schlagworte: 19th century realism • Christmas Carols • Christmas Literature • Christmas poems • Christmas Stories • christmas traditions • classic authors • Classic winter poetry • Cultural holiday reflections • European literary translations • Fairytales • Festive Christmas anthology • FROZEN • Global festive traditions • Harry Potter • holiday classics • holiday reading • How the Grinch Stole Christmas • illustrated books • Illustrated Christmas stories • literary anthology • Little Blue Truck’s Christmas • Magic • Narnia • Polar Express • Roald Dahl • Romantic holiday narratives • seasonal short stories • Tolkien • Victorian holiday tales