
Christmas Collection: 400+ Novels, Stories, Poems, Carols & Legends (Illustrated)
The Gift of the Magi, A Christmas Carol, Silent Night, The Three Kings, Little Lord Fauntleroy…By Selma Lagerlöf, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Martin Luther, William Shakespeare, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Max Brand, William Wordsworth, Carolyn Wells, Sophie May, Louisa May Alcott, Henry Van Dyke, William John Locke, Walter Scott, Anthony Trollope, Rudyard Kipling, Beatrix Potter, Emily Dickinson, Lucas Malet, Thomas Nelson Page, O. Henry, Alice Hale Burnett, Walter Crane, Amy Ella Blanchard, Amanda M. Douglas, Ernest Ingersoll, L. Frank Baum, J. M. Barrie, Eleanor H. Porter, Annie F. Johnston, Jacob A. Riis, Edward A. Rand, Florence L. Barclay, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Hans Christian Andersen, William Butler Yeats, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Leo Tolstoy, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Alfred Lord Tennyson, George Macdonald, A. S. Boyd, Juliana Horatia Ewing, Brothers Grimm, Clement Moore, Susan Anne Livingston, Ridley Sedgwick, Nora A. Smith, Louis StevensonLength444h 37m
About this audiobook
The 'Christmas Collection: 400+ Novels, Stories, Poems, Carols & Legends (Illustrated)' stands as a monumental anthology that celebrates the timeless tradition of Christmas across a diverse spectrum of literary styles and contexts. Through tales, poetry, and prose, this compendium traverses the human experience associated with this festive season, offering sentimental reflections, moral tales, mystical legends, and joyous carols that resonate with readers of all ages. Within its pages, readers will find distinguished works that highlight the nuances of this holiday spirit'Äîeach piece a testament to its own era yet universally accessible. Uniting esteemed authors like Selma Lagerl√∂f, Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Fyodor Dostoevsky, and the Brothers Grimm, this collection bridges different cultural and literary movements. Harnessing their collective prowess, these authors converge to celebrate themes of hope, family, generosity, and redemption, mirroring the historical and cultural backgrounds from which their stories emerge. These voices, spanning continents and centuries, encapsulate the shared human experience through the lens of Christmas, fostering a rich tapestry that enriches the reader's appreciation of the theme's global significance. This anthology presents a unique opportunity for readers to delve into an impressive array of perspectives from celebrated literary figures, all under the umbrella of the Christmas theme. With its range of insights and depth of sentimentality, it is not only an enlightening educational resource but also a festive journey that invites readers to engage in the timeless dialogue about the spirit of Christmas. Whether for scholarly study or seasonal enjoyment, this collection promises a rewarding experience, illuminating how Christmas literature can bridge the past with the present in beautifully illustrated pages.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction
Length444 hrs 37 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 9, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Christmas Collection: 400+ Novels, Stories, Poems, Carols & Legends (Illustrated)
2Preface
3Introduction
4The Origin and Associations of Christmas
5The Earlier Celebrations of the Festival
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6Life and Adventures of Santa Claus (L. Frank Baum) (pt. 1)
7Life and Adventures of Santa Claus (L. Frank Baum) (pt. 2)
8Christmas-Tree Land (Mary Louisa Molesworth) (pt. 1)
9Christmas-Tree Land (Mary Louisa Molesworth) (pt. 2)
10Christmas-Tree Land (Mary Louisa Molesworth) (pt. 3)
11The Little City of Hope (F. Marion Crawford) (pt. 1)
12The Little City of Hope (F. Marion Crawford) (pt. 2)
13Peter Pan and Wendy (J. M. Barrie) (pt. 1)
14Peter Pan and Wendy (J. M. Barrie) (pt. 2)
15Peter Pan and Wendy (J. M. Barrie) (pt. 3)
16Little Women (Louisa May Alcott) (pt. 1)
17Little Women (Louisa May Alcott) (pt. 2)
18Little Women (Louisa May Alcott) (pt. 3)
19Little Women (Louisa May Alcott) (pt. 4)
20Little Women (Louisa May Alcott) (pt. 5)
21Little Women (Louisa May Alcott) (pt. 6)
22Little Women (Louisa May Alcott) (pt. 7)
23Little Women (Louisa May Alcott) (pt. 8)
24Little Women (Louisa May Alcott) (pt. 9)
25The Wonderful Wizard of OZ (L. Frank Baum) (pt. 1)
26The Wonderful Wizard of OZ (L. Frank Baum) (pt. 2)
27Little Lord Fauntleroy (Frances Hodgson Burnett) (pt. 1)
28Little Lord Fauntleroy (Frances Hodgson Burnett) (pt. 2)
29Little Lord Fauntleroy (Frances Hodgson Burnett) (pt. 3)
30Christmas with Grandma Elsie (Martha Finley) (pt. 1)
31Christmas with Grandma Elsie (Martha Finley) (pt. 2)
32Christmas with Grandma Elsie (Martha Finley) (pt. 3)
33Christmas with Grandma Elsie (Martha Finley) (pt. 4)
34Anne of Green Gables (Lucy Maud Montgomery) (pt. 1)
35Anne of Green Gables (Lucy Maud Montgomery) (pt. 2)
36Anne of Green Gables (Lucy Maud Montgomery) (pt. 3)
37Anne of Green Gables (Lucy Maud Montgomery) (pt. 4)
38Anne of Green Gables (Lucy Maud Montgomery) (pt. 5)
39The Christmas Angel (Abbie Farwell Brown)
40At the Back of the North Wind (George MacDonald) (pt. 1)
41At the Back of the North Wind (George MacDonald) (pt. 2)
42At the Back of the North Wind (George MacDonald) (pt. 3)
43At the Back of the North Wind (George MacDonald) (pt. 4)
44Black Beauty (Anna Sewell) (pt. 1)
45Black Beauty (Anna Sewell) (pt. 2)
46Black Beauty (Anna Sewell) (pt. 3)
47The Christmas Child (Hesba Stretton)
48Granny’s Wonderful Chair (Frances Browne)
49The Romance of a Christmas Card (Kate Douglas Wiggin)
50Wind in the Willows (Kenneth Grahame) (pt. 1)