
The Greatest Christmas Stories & Poems (Illustrated Edition)
230+ Stories, Poems & Carols: The Gift of the Magi, The Mistletoe Bough, A Christmas Carol…By Louisa May Alcott, Mark Twain, O. Henry, Beatrix Potter, Charles Dickens, Emily Dickinson, Walter Scott, Hans Christian Andersen, Selma Lagerlöf, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Anthony Trollope, Brothers Grimm, L. Frank Baum, George MacDonald, Leo Tolstoy, Henry van Dyke, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Clement Moore, Edward Berens, William Dean Howells, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, William Wordsworth, Alfred Lord Tennyson, William Butler YeatsLength179h
About this audiobook
The Greatest Christmas Stories & Poems (Illustrated Edition) captures the quintessence of Christmas through a vivid tapestry of narratives and verses drawn from a rich array of cultural backdrops and literary traditions. Spanning the evocative historical landscapes sketched by Dickens, the poignant musings of Yeats, to the whimsical tales of Baum and Potter, this anthology explores the themes of hope, generosity, and wonder. The compilation not only showcases classic Christmas tales by venerable authors but also includes celebrated poems that echo the deep-rooted sentiments and traditions of the holiday season, offering readers a multidimensional experience of Christmas in different eras and through various lenses. The assembled authors are among literature's luminaries, each bringing their distinctive voices and cultural narratives to the anthology. This collection highlights not just the personal histories of these writers but also the wider literary and cultural movements they influenced or were influenced by—from the Victorian sensibilities reflected in Trollope's writings to the Romantic elements in Wordsworth's poetry. Together, they weave a collective heritage that deepens and enriches the thematic tapestry of the anthology, allowing a diverse exploration of the ethos of Christmas across time and traditions. This anthology is an indispensable treasury for readers who cherish the holiday spirit and literary artistry. The Greatest Christmas Stories & Poems offers a unique opportunity to engage with the works of some of the most influential figures in literature, enriched with illustrations that bring each story and poem vividly to life. It invites readers to traverse historical epochs and literary styles, making it an educational journey as much as a festive celebration. For anyone seeking to immerse themselves in the literary expression of the yuletide spirit, this collection promises to educate, inspire, and entertain.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length179 hrs
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 16, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Greatest Christmas Stories & Poems (Illustrated Edition)
2Christmas Tales
3Merry Christmas
4A Christmas Dream and How It Came True
5Becky's Christmas Dream
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6Kitty's Class Day
7Rosa's Tale
8Tilly's Christmas
9Chapter I. Dramatis Personae
10Chapter II. Byplay
11Chapter III. Who Was It?
12Chapter IV. Feeding the Peacocks
13Chapter V. Under the Mistletoe
14Chapter VI. Miracles
15Chapter VII. A Ghostly Revel
16Chapter VIII. Jasper
17What the Bell Saw and Said
18The Gift of the Magi (O. Henry)
19The Fir Tree (Hans Christian Andersen)
20The Little Match Girl (Hans Christian Andersen)
21The Steadfast Tin Soldier (Hans Christian Andersen)
22Story The First
23Second Story
24Third Story
25Fourth Story
26Fifth Story
27Sixth Story
28Seventh Story
29Betty's Bright Idea (Harriet Beecher Stowe)
30Scene I
31Scene II
32Scene III
33Scene IV
34Scene V
35Scene VI
36The First Christmas Of New England (Harriet Beecher Stowe)
37Chapter I
38Chapter II. The First Day on Shore
39Chapter III. Christmas Tide in Plymouth Harbor
40Chapter IV. Elder Brewster's Christmas Sermon
41Chapter I. Miss Diana
42Chapter II. Biah Carter
43Chapter III. The Shadow
44Chapter IV. The Good-By
45Chapter V. Mother and Son
46Chapter VI. Gone to Sea
47Chapter VII. Thanksgiving Again
48The Holy Night (Selma Lagerlöf)
49Little Gretchen and the Wooden Shoe (Elizabeth Harrison)
50A Letter from Santa Claus (Mark Twain)