Children of Christmas, and Others
Capturing Childhood Magic and Holiday Wonder in Lyrical PoetryBy Edith Matilda Thomas
Length2h 1m
About this audiobook
In "Children of Christmas, and Others," Edith Matilda Thomas weaves a tapestry of stories that evoke the magic and warmth of childhood during the holiday season. This collection showcases her lyrical prose and a keen understanding of human emotions, capturing the innocence of youth while exploring themes of love, loss, and the passage of time. The stories are interspersed with rich descriptions and a sense of nostalgia, reflecting the turn-of-the-century American cultural landscape and the significance of Christmas as a time for family and reflection. Edith Matilda Thomas, a prominent author and poet, was deeply influenced by her experiences in both rural and urban settings. Her upbringing imbued her with an appreciation for nature and the complexities of human relationships, which are prominent in her works. Thomas was associated with the literary movements of her time, often drawing upon the transcendentalist ideas that permeated her era. Her ability to blend personal memory with universal themes sets her apart among her contemporaries. "Children of Christmas, and Others" is a poignant reminder of the simple joys and profound lessons that accompany the holiday season. Readers seeking a blend of whimsy and introspection will find a treasure trove in this collection, which resonates with anyone longing for a deeper connection to the spirit of Christmas and the essence of childhood.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length2 hrs 1 min
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 26, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1MELCHIOR’S RIDE
2ONE OF THE TWELVE A Christmas Carol From the Provençal of Roumanille
3THE WITCH’S CHILD
4BABUSHKA (A Russian Legend)
5A CHRISTMAS OFFERING (Florence, Italy)
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6CHRISTMAS POST
7THE CHRISTMAS SHEAF (Provençal)
8THE BIRDS ON THE CHRISTMAS SHEAF
9WHAT THE PINE TREES SAID
10TWO CHILD ANGELS
11THE OLD DOLL (Just after Christmas)
12THE APPLE-BLOSSOM SWITCH
13THE INDIGNANT BABY
14A QUESTION OF SPELLING
15“YOURS SEVERELY” (The Letter of a Five Year Old)
16A LACK OF ATTENTION
17“I OUGHT TO MUSTN’T”
18A VAIN REGRET
19IN THE DARK LITTLE FLAT AT THE END OF THE COURT
20THE LITTLE GIRL FROM TOWN
21FOR EVERY DAY
22THE DAY-DREAMER
23BORN DEAF, DUMB, AND BLIND (At an Asylum)
24THE CRADLE-CHILD
25SOME LADIES OF THE OLDEN TIME
26A WATER LILY
27THE KINDERBANK[4] The Little Mothers
28BUONAMICO A Legend of Florence
29THE PRINCE AND THE WHIPPING-BOY
30MASTER CORVUS
31“P. ABBOTT” (A Tradition of Westminster Abbey)
32THE GIANT’S DAUGHTER
33EROTION AND THE DOVE.
34THE HOMESICK SOLDIER
35THE COSSACK MOTHER
36THE BLOSSOM-CHILD
37THE CLOCK OF THE YEAR
38THE YOUNG OF SPRING
39THE TRIUMPH OF THE BROWN THRUSH
40DAY—WIDE DAY!
41THE BLOSSOMS OF TO-MORROW
42THE NEST IN THE HEATHER (In Scotland it was an old custom for the young people on Easter morning to hunt for eggs of the wild fowl)
43LADY-GROVE (SILVER BIRCHES)
44SHADOW BROOK
45THE BROOK AND THE BIRD
46THE BIRDS OF SOLEURE
47THE PRAIRIE NEST
48THE MOVING OF THE NEST
49THE WIDOWED EAGLE
50THE CHICKADEE
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