The Christmas Angel (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Christmas Specials SeriesBy Abbie Farwell Brown
Length1h 57m
About this audiobook
The Christmas Angel is a tender Edwardian Christmas tale in which the season's familiar emblems—gifts, toys, children, and the angelic figure of charity—are shaped into a moral fantasy about sympathy and renewal. Written in lucid, graceful prose for young readers, the book belongs to the tradition of nineteenth- and early twentieth-century Christmas literature descended from Dickens: domestic in setting, sentimental without cynicism, and intent on converting isolation into fellowship. Its allegorical simplicity gives the story the atmosphere of a parable, while its attention to childhood feeling lends it warmth and narrative charm. Abbie Farwell Brown, a Boston-born poet and author of children's literature, was especially gifted at adapting myth, legend, and moral imagination for youthful audiences. Her background in poetry and her engagement with humane, idealistic storytelling help explain the book's delicate balance of lyricism and ethical purpose. Brown's work often reflects the reform-minded optimism of her era, trusting that kindness, imagination, and art can reshape ordinary life. This book is warmly recommended to readers of classic Christmas fiction, children's literary history, and gentle moral fantasy. It will especially appeal to those who value stories in which enchantment serves compassion and holiday sentiment becomes a serious meditation on generosity.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.9 (1.1K)
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GenreChildren's Literature
Length1 hr 57 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 8, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Christmas Angel (Illustrated) (Annotated)
10CHAPTER IX THE DOG AGAIN
2CHAPTER I THE PLAY BOX
11CHAPTER X NOAH AGAIN
3CHAPTER II JACK-IN-THE-BOX
12CHAPTER XI MIRANDA AGAIN
4CHAPTER III THE FLANTON DOG
13CHAPTER XII THE ANGEL AGAIN
5CHAPTER IV THE NOAH'S ARK
14CHAPTER XIII THE CHRISTMAS CANDLE
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6CHAPTER V MIRANDA
15CHAPTER XIV TOM
7CHAPTER VI THE CHRISTMAS ANGEL
16CHAPTER XV CHRISTMAS DAY
8CHAPTER VII BEFORE THE FIRE
17Memorable Quotes
9CHAPTER VIII JACK AGAIN
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