
CHRISTMAS ESSENTIALS - The Greatest Novels, Tales & Poems for The Holiday Season: 180+ Titles in One Volume (Illustrated)
A Festive Literary Journey Through 180+ Christmas TitlesBy 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 SedgwickLength335h 29m
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CHRISTMAS ESSENTIALS - The Greatest Novels, Tales & Poems for The Holiday Season: 180+ Titles in One Volume (Illustrated) offers a remarkable tapestry of literary splendor, capturing the essence of the beloved holiday season. This collection is uniquely poised to immerse readers in the holiday spirit through a rich variety of styles and narratives, from timeless tales to heartwarming poetry. The anthology journeys across the spectrum of holiday experiences, with standout pieces ranging from adventurous escapades to reflective musings on family and festivity traditions, creating a vivid mosaic that reflects the multifaceted nature of Christmas. This anthology brings together an illustrious roster of authors whose collective works transcend geographical and cultural boundaries, offering a panoramic view of the holiday season as seen through the lenses of different eras and societies. From the masterful storytelling of Charles Dickens and Leo Tolstoy to the evocative poetry of Emily Dickinson and W.B. Yeats, each contributor adds depth and texture to the overarching theme. Aligning with the rich literary history of the festive season, this collection reveals how writers from various movements and backgrounds converge to celebrate the spirit of Christmas, stitching together a beautiful narrative quilt. Readers are invited to delve into this extensive anthology, which serves as an academic and emotional journey through Christmas-themed narratives from some of literature's most celebrated figures. A treasure trove of historical and cultural insights, it provides the perfect platform to explore the dialogues forged between diverse voices within a single volume. This carefully curated collection stands as a vital resource for both education and enjoyment, offering fresh windows into the timeless and universal themes of joy, redemption, and community during the holiday season.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction
Length335 hrs 29 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 14, 2024
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