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The Big Book of Christmas Novels, Stories, Myths & Carols

450+ Titles in One Edition: A Christmas Carol, Little Women, Silent Night, The Gift of the Magi…

Buchbeschreibung

The Big Book of Christmas Novels, Stories, Myths & Carols represents an unparalleled assembly of literary talent, weaving together an astonishing array of styles and voices to celebrate the holiday season. This anthology encompasses a broad spectrum of literary forms, from the ghost stories of Dickens to the poignant fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen, and from the reflective poems of William Wordsworth to the jovial adventures penned by Mark Twain. Its diversity extends to its themes as well, capturing Christmas from every conceivable angle: its deep spiritual significance, its historical and cultural traditions, and its universal message of peace, goodwill, and joy. Standout pieces delve into the essence of Christmas, evoking a wide range of emotions and reflections, thereby showcasing the holiday's multifaceted character. The contributing authors, a veritable who's who of literary giants spanning several centuries, bring a rich tapestry of backgrounds and experiences to the collection. From the haunting Russian realism of Dostoevsky and Tolstoy to the heartwarming American narratives of Louisa May Alcott and O. Henry, and encompassing influential figures from the British literary cannon such as Shakespeare, Tennyson, and Kipling, this anthology intersects numerous historical, cultural, and literary movements. The diverse origins and perspectives of these authors enrich the collection, offering a comprehensive exploration of the themes of generosity, empathy, and community that underlie the holiday season. Readers are invited to delve into this extraordinary collection, which offers a unique opportunity to experience the Christmas season through a multitude of lenses. Each story, poem, and carol provides a distinct narrative and emotional journey, cumulatively revealing the depth and richness of Christmas as celebrated and contemplated by cultures around the world. This anthology is not merely a collection to be enjoyed; it is a portal to different eras and insights, providing education, reflection, and a profound sense of connection. Embrace the spirit of the season in all its complexity and wonder through The Big Book of Christmas Novels, Stories, Myths & Carols.

Autor oder Autorin
Selma LagerlöfGuy de MaupassantEdgar WallaceMark TwainArthur Conan DoyleAlphonse DaudetGeorge MacdonaldRobert Louis StevensonHenry Wadsworth LongfellowElizabeth Cleghorn GaskellFrances Hodgson BurnettLouisa May AlcottLucy Maud MontgomeryNathaniel HawthorneRobert E. HowardRudyard KiplingSarah Orne JewettWilliam MorrisWashington IrvingCharles DickensL. Frank BaumSusan CoolidgeJ. M. BarrieWilliam Makepeace ThackerayWilliam ShakespeareVernon LeeHans Christian AndersenLeo TolstoyAnthony TrollopeEmily DickinsonO. HenryMary Elizabeth BraddonAnton ChekhovEleanor H. PorterAndrew LangAlfred TennysonWilliam WordsworthHarriet Beecher StoweBeatrix PotterWalter ScottMartin LutherE. T. A. HoffmannCharles MackayBrothers GrimmBret HarteSakiWilla CatherMeredith NicholsonThomas Nelson PageBooth TarkingtonHenry Van DykeBjørnstjerne BjørnsonCarolyn WellsFyodor DostoevskyNell SpeedEllis Parker ButlerMax BrandBooker T. WashingtonWilliam John LockeGustavo Adolfo BécquerMargaret SidneyClement MooreHamilton Wright MabieJuliana Horatia EwingWilliam Butler YeatsFlorence L. BarclayAmy Ella BlanchardJacob A. RiisWalter CraneBenito Pérez GaldósMary AustinJules SimonArmando Palacio ValdésAndré TheurietMarcel PrévostFrançois CoppéeMaxime Du CampJames Russell LowellBen JonsonRalph Henry BarbourErnest IngersollOlive Thorne MillerMary Louisa MolesworthMary E. Wilkins FreemanC. N. WilliamsonA. M. WilliamsonCyrus Townsend BradyJohn Addington SymondsJohn LeightonElbridge S. BrooksIsabel Cecilia WilliamsS. Weir MitchellMary Hartwell CatherwoodW. H. H. MurrayOliver Bell BunceRobert HerrickAnnie F. JohnstonRuth McEnery StuartAlice Duer MillerSamuel McChord CrothersSophie MayJames Whitcomb RileyAmanda M. DouglasMary Stewart CuttingLucas MaletGeorge WitherWillis Boyd AllenFrances Ridley HavergalMaud LindsayJames Selwin TaitIsaac WattsEliza CookPhillips BrooksKate Upson ClarkMarjorie L. C. PickthallAnne Hollingsworth WhartonAlice Hale BurnettEvaleen SteinElia W. PeattieCecil Frances AlexanderChristopher NorthA. S. BoydEdward A. RandWilliam Douglas O'ConnorEdward ThringHarrison S. MorrisSusan Anne LivingstonRidley SedgwickJames S. ParkEdmund Hamilton SearsEdmund BoltonRobert SouthwellC.s. StoneHarriet F. BlodgettJohn G. WhittierRichard Watson GilderMargaret DelandReginald HeberGeorg SchusterMatilda Betham EdwardsAngelo J. LewisWilliam Francis DawsonWilliam DrummondAlfred DomettDinah Maria MulockTudor JenksHenry VaughanLaura Elizabeth RichardsJohn Punnett PetersChristian BurkeEmily Huntington MillerCyril WinterbothamEnoch Arnold BennettFrank Samuel ChildGeorgianna M. BishopSarah P. DoughtyE. E. HaleMarion CliffordF. ArnsteinJames Weber LinnAntonio MaréPedro A. De AlarcónF. L. StealeyGrace Margaret GallaherNora A. SmithPhebe A. CurtissNellie C. KingLucy WheelockAunt HedeFrederick E. DewhurstJay T. StockingAnna RobinsonFlorence M. KingsleyM. A. L. LaneElizabeth HarkisonRaymond McaldenF. E. MannWinifred M. KirklandKatherine Pyle

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