CHRISTMAS ESSENTIALS
The Greatest Novels, Tales & Poems for The Holiday SeasonBy Selma Lagerlöf, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Robert Louis Stevenson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, George MacDonald, William Wordsworth, Carolyn Wells, Sophie May, Louisa May Alcott, Walter Scott, Anthony Trollope, Rudyard Kipling, Beatrix Potter, Emily Dickinson, Lucas Malet, 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, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Hans Christian Andersen, William Butler Yeats, Henry van Dyke, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Leo Tolstoy, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Alfred Lord Tennyson, Juliana Horatia Ewing, Brothers Grimm, Clement Moore, Susan Anne Livingston, Ridley Sedgwick
Length335h 24m
About this audiobook
CHRISTMAS ESSENTIALS presents an exquisite celebration of the yuletide spirit through a collection of classic narratives and poetry, offering a mosaic of styles and storytelling traditions. Spanning short stories, verse, and fairy tales, this anthology captures the heart and soul of Christmas from varied perspectives and historical periods. The volume boasts an array of standout pieces that capture the essence of the season, invoking cherished themes of goodwill, family, and the magic of the holiday season, ensuring that readers are transported through time and space by some of the most beloved voices in literature. The anthology's distinguished contributors, including authors such as Selma Lagerlöf, Charles Dickens, and Louisa May Alcott, hail from diverse cultural and literary backgrounds, brilliantly illuminating the theme of Christmas in its many facets. Aligned with the Romantic and Victorian traditions, as well as transcending into early modernist influences, these writers collectively represent a spectrum of Victorian moralism, American realism, and early 20th-century innovation. Their stories are imbued with cultural significance, whether paying homage to simple joys or exploring profound human emotions, thus enriching the reader's exploration of the universal celebration of Christmas. CHRISTMAS ESSENTIALS offers a rare opportunity to engage with an expansive array of literary treasures within a single volume. The anthology encourages readers to embrace the educational and cultural richness of these timeless works, midst the stories' harmonious dialogue. Whether readers seek enchanting fairy tales, poignant family dramas, or heartwarming parables, this collection promises to inspire and enlighten, making it an essential companion for anyone wishing to further appreciate the nuances of Christmas through literature's enduring legacy.
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Rating★★★★ 4.5 (12)
Includes Amazon
GenreGeneral Fiction
Length335 hrs 24 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 11, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
11. Burzee
22. The Child of the Forest
33. The Adoption
44. Claus
55. The Master Woodsman
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66. Claus Discovers Humanity
77. Claus Leaves the Forest
81. The Laughing Valley
92. How Claus Made the First Toy
103. How the Ryls Colored the Toys
114. How Little Mayrie Became Frightened
125. How Bessie Blithesome Came to the Laughing Valley
136. The Wickedness of the Awgwas
147. The Great Battle Between Good and Evil
158. The First Journey with the Reindeer
169. "Santa Claus!"
1710. Christmas Eve
1811. How the First Stockings Were Hung by the Chimneys
1912. The First Christmas Tree
201. The Mantle of Immortality
212. When the World Grew Old
223. The Deputies of Santa Claus
23CHAPTER I. THE WHITE CASTLE.
24CHAPTER II. IN THE FIR-WOODS.
25CHAPTER III. THE MYSTERIOUS COTTAGE.
26CHAPTER IV. FAIRY HOUSEKEEPING.
27CHAPTER V. THE STORY OF A KING'S DAUGHTER.
28CHAPTER VI. THE STORY OF A KING'S DAUGHTER
29CHAPTER VII. A WINDING STAIR AND A SCAMPER.
30CHAPTER VIII. THE SQUIRREL FAMILY.
31CHAPTER IX. A COMMITTEE OF BIRDS.
32CHAPTER X. A SAIL IN THE AIR.
33CHAPTER XI. THE EAGLES' EYRIE.
34CHAPTER XII. A VISION OF CHRISTMAS TREES.
35I HOW JOHN HENRY OVERHOLT SAT ON PANDORA'S BOX
36II HOW A MAN AND A BOY FOUNDED THE LITTLE CITY OF HOPE
37III HOW THEY MADE BRICKS WITHOUT STRAW
38IV HOW THERE WAS A FAMINE IN THE CITY
39V HOW THE CITY WAS BESIEGED AND THE LID OF PANDORA'S BOX CAME OFF
40VI HOW A SMALL BOY DID A BIG THING AND NAILED DOWN THE LID OF THE BOX
41VII HOW A LITTLE WOMAN DID A GREAT DEED TO SAVE THE CITY
42VIII HOW THE WHEELS WENT ROUND AT LAST
43IX HOW THE KING OF HEARTS MADE A FEAST IN THE CITY OF HOPE
44ILLUSTRATIONS
45CHAPTER I
46CHAPTER II
47CHAPTER III
48CHAPTER IV
49CHAPTER V
50CHAPTER VI
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