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.
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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
37THE CLOCK OF THE YEAR
2ONE OF THE TWELVE A Christmas Carol From the Provençal of Roumanille
38THE YOUNG OF SPRING
3THE WITCH’S CHILD
39THE TRIUMPH OF THE BROWN THRUSH
4BABUSHKA (A Russian Legend)
40DAY—WIDE DAY!
5A CHRISTMAS OFFERING (Florence, Italy)
41THE BLOSSOMS OF TO-MORROW
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6CHRISTMAS POST
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)
7THE CHRISTMAS SHEAF (Provençal)
43LADY-GROVE (SILVER BIRCHES)
8THE BIRDS ON THE CHRISTMAS SHEAF
44SHADOW BROOK
9WHAT THE PINE TREES SAID
45THE BROOK AND THE BIRD
10TWO CHILD ANGELS
46THE BIRDS OF SOLEURE
11THE OLD DOLL (Just after Christmas)
47THE PRAIRIE NEST
12THE APPLE-BLOSSOM SWITCH
48THE MOVING OF THE NEST
13THE INDIGNANT BABY
49THE WIDOWED EAGLE
14A QUESTION OF SPELLING
50THE CHICKADEE
15“YOURS SEVERELY” (The Letter of a Five Year Old)
51THE EARTH-MOTHER AND HER CHILDREN
16A LACK OF ATTENTION
52“WHEN THE LEAVES ARE GONE”
17“I OUGHT TO MUSTN’T”
53THE FIRST THANKSGIVING (1621)
18A VAIN REGRET
54“MASCOTS”
19IN THE DARK LITTLE FLAT AT THE END OF THE COURT
55MOTHER FUR
20THE LITTLE GIRL FROM TOWN
56WHAT THE CAT-MOTHER SAID
21FOR EVERY DAY
57WHAT THE BIRD-MOTHER SAID
22THE DAY-DREAMER
58WHAT THE FRIEND OF BOTH SAID
23BORN DEAF, DUMB, AND BLIND (At an Asylum)
59THE LITTLE BROWN BAT
24THE CRADLE-CHILD
60THE LOST CHARTER (Based on an Arabic Legend)
25SOME LADIES OF THE OLDEN TIME
61THE SAVING OF JACK An East Side Incident
26A WATER LILY
62SKYE OF SKYE
27THE KINDERBANK[4] The Little Mothers
63TIP’S KITTEN
28BUONAMICO A Legend of Florence
64THE KING OF CATS
29THE PRINCE AND THE WHIPPING-BOY
65WAIFS
30MASTER CORVUS
66FROST-FLOWERS OF THE PAVEMENT
31“P. ABBOTT” (A Tradition of Westminster Abbey)
67STARS OF THE SNOW
32THE GIANT’S DAUGHTER
68JUNE IN THE SKY
33EROTION AND THE DOVE.
69MOTHER EARTH
34THE HOMESICK SOLDIER
70THE RAIN RAINS EVERY DAY
35THE COSSACK MOTHER
71THE GOOD BY
36THE BLOSSOM-CHILD
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