The Greatest Christmas Poems & Carols in One Volume (Illustrated)
Enriched edition. Silent Night, The Three Kings, Old Santa Claus, Angels from the Realms of Glory, Saint NicholasBy Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Emily Dickinson, William Butler Yeats, Alfred Lord Tennyson, Walter Scott, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, William Wordsworth, Robert Louis Stevenson, Rudyard Kipling, John Milton, Thomas Hardy, Sara Teasdale, William Thackeray, James Montgomery, Clement Clarke Moore, Charles Kingsley
Length2h 20m
About this audiobook
The anthology 'The Greatest Christmas Poems & Carols in One Volume (Illustrated)' presents a rich tapestry of festive verse that captures the spirit and reverence of Christmas through a diverse array of voices and literary styles. The collection brings together the works of renowned poets from various literary epochs, infusing traditional and romantic styles with the celebratory essence of Christmas carols and profound contemplations on the season's significance. Standout pieces range from the serene and solemn to the jovial and celebratory, creating a multidimensional portrayal of the holiday spirit, manifest in both word and illustration. The contributing poets—Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Emily Dickinson, William Butler Yeats, and others—represent a formidable cross-section of historical and cultural perspectives spanning several centuries. This assemblage not only reflects the individual styles and thematic concerns of each poet but also illustrates broader literary movements such as Romanticism, Victorianism, and early Modernism. These poets collectively contribute to an enriched understanding of Christmas traditions, embedding personal and cultural narratives into the fabric of the holiday. This volume is essential for readers seeking to immerse themselves in the multifaceted representations of Christmas in poetry. Illustrated to enhance the reading experience, it offers educational insight into the evolution of Christmas literature and its varying expressions across time and cultures. Scholars, students, and anyone with an appreciation for poetic holiday reflections will find this collection a worthy addition to their library, providing a unique lens through which to explore the richness of holiday verse.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.
Audiobook details
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GenrePoetry
Length2 hrs 20 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 20, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Greatest Christmas Poems & Carols in One Volume (Illustrated)
23A Bell
2Introduction
24Christmas Carol
3Historical Context
25The Mystic’s Christmas
4The Three Kings
26Christmas Cheer
5Christmas Bells
27Noel: Christmas Eve 1913
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6Christmas At Sea
28The Holly and the Ivy
7Angels from the Realms of Glory
29Adam lay ybounden
8Christmas in the Olden Time
30Christmas Day
9Marmion: A Christmas Poem
31Christmas Fancies
10Old Santa Claus
32Twas jolly, jolly Wat
11The Twelve Days of Christmas
33A Tale Of Christmas Eve
12Minstrels
34Jest 'Fore Christmas
13Ring Out, Wild Bells
35A Christmas Folksong
14Christmas In India
36As with Gladness Men of Old
15Hymn On The Morning Of Christ's Nativity
37Nativity a Christmas
16A Christmas Carol
38Boar's Head Carol
17The Oxen
39Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus
18A Christmas Ghost Story
40Coventry Carol
19The Savior Must Have Been A Docile Gentleman
41Here We Come A-wassailing
20'Twas just this time, last year, I died
42Silent Night
21The Magi
43Analysis
22The Mahogany Tree
44Reflection
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