
The Greatest Christmas Novels, Stories, Carols & Legends (Illustrated Edition)
Silent Night, The Three Kings, The Gift of the Magi, A Christmas Carol, Little Lord Fauntleroy…By Selma Lagerlöf, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Martin Luther, Robert Louis Stevenson, William Shakespeare, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, William Wordsworth, Carolyn Wells, Sophie May, Louisa May Alcott, Henry Van Dyke, Walter Scott, Anthony Trollope, Rudyard Kipling, Beatrix Potter, Emily Dickinson, Lucas Malet, Thomas Nelson Page, O. Henry, Maud Lindsay, Alice Hale Burnett, Walter Crane, Amy Ella Blanchard, Amanda M. Douglas, Booker T. Washington, Ernest Ingersoll, L. Frank Baum, J. M. Barrie, Eleanor H. Porter, Annie F. Johnston, Jacob A. Riis, Florence L. Barclay, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Marjorie L. C. Pickthall, 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, Lucy Wheelock, Aunt Hede, Frederick E. DewhurstLength444h 38m
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Dive into the rich and varied tapestry of holiday storytelling with "The Greatest Christmas Novels, Stories, Carols & Legends (Illustrated Edition)." This anthology artfully weaves together a diverse array of genres and literary styles, from heartwarming tales to profound reflections on humanity's enduring spirit during Christmastime. This collection's significance lies in its breadth—encompassing narratives that range from the stirring to the whimsical. Herein, readers will encounter enchanting elements of folklore, evocative poetry, and enthralling narratives that stay with you long after the page has been turned. Within these pages, the collective genius of literary stalwarts such as Charles Dickens, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Fyodor Dostoevsky converge, each contributing uniquely to the collection's thematic richness. Spanning an impressive range of literary periods and cultural milieus, these works traverse the evolution of Christmas literature across continents. Influences from the Romantic, Transcendentalist, and Victorian eras highlight the social and moral currents that have historically defined and redefined the festive spirit. The inclusion of both renowned and less widely celebrated voices enriches the thematic dialogue, making the anthology a profound exploration of universal human experiences through the Christmas lens. This collection offers readers an unparalleled opportunity to explore timeless literature from a pantheon of influential authors, providing insight into varied perspectives and traditions. Whether as a source of intellectual enlightenment or nostalgic delight, the anthology serves as a confluence of literary art that invites active engagement and contemplation. Readers are encouraged to delve into this beautifully illustrated edition not only for its educational value but also for the heartwarming dialogue it fosters between generations of Christmas storytellers."}
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length444 hrs 38 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 8, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Greatest Christmas Novels, Stories, Carols & Legends (Illustrated Edition)
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)