The Holy Night & Other Christmas Stories by Selma Lagerlöf
Enriched edition. Christmas Specials SeriesBy Selma Lagerlöf
Length2h 9m
About this audiobook
In "The Holy Night & Other Christmas Stories," Selma Lagerlöf weaves a tapestry of enchanting tales that evoke the spirit of Christmas through a lens of rich imagery and profound emotional depth. The collection is characterized by Lagerlöf's lyrical prose, seamlessly intertwining elements of Swedish folklore with themes of faith, redemption, and the warmth of human connection. Set against a backdrop of winter landscapes, these stories resonate with the timeless struggle between darkness and light, drawing readers into the spiritual essence of the holiday season while reflecting broader existential questions, thus positioning it within the tradition of Scandinavian literary realism. Selma Lagerlöf, the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, was deeply influenced by her upbringing in Sweden, where folklore and Christianity intersected with daily life. Her personal experiences, including her commitment to social issues and her love for evocative storytelling, illuminate the purpose behind these tales. Lagerlöf's dedication to the promotion of cultural narratives provides a heartening lens through which we can explore the enduring significance of Christmas in the human experience. "The Holy Night & Other Christmas Stories" is an essential read for those seeking to immerse themselves in the cultural richness of Scandinavian traditions and the profound messages they convey. Readers will find in Lagerlöf's work a comforting balm for the soul, making this collection a perfect companion for the holiday season, and a reminder of the enduring power of hope and faith.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreChristian & Inspirational, Fairy Tales and Folklore
Length2 hrs 9 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 11, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
8The Christmas Guest
2Introduction
9The Flight Into Egypt
3Author Biography
10The Legend of the Christmas Rose
4Historical Context
11Analysis
5Synopsis (Selection)
12Reflection
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6The Holy Night & Other Christmas Stories by Selma Lagerlöf
13Memorable Quotes
7The Holy Night
Weihnachts-Klassiker unterm Baum: 280+ Romane, Erzählungen & Märchen zur schönsten Zeit des Jahres (Illustrierte Ausgabe)Selma Lagerlöf, Beatrix Potter, Charles Dickens, Heinrich Heine, Else Ury, Johanna Spyri, Agnes Sapper, Karl May, Theodor Fontane, Oscar Wilde, Hans Christian Andersen, Frances Hodgson Burnett, Brüder Grimm, Martin Luther, Theodor Storm, Peter Rosegger, E. T. A. Hoffmann, O. Henry, Ludwig Thoma, Manfred Kyber, Heinrich Seidel, Luise Büchner, Hermann Löns, Wilhelm Raabe, Georg Ebers, Adalbert Stifter, Paula Dehmel, Kurt Tucholsky, Walter Benjamin, Ludwig Bechstein, Rainer Maria Rilke, Clemens Brentano328h 27m$2 · $0.00
Gösta Berling: Die Abenteuer der Kavaliere auf EkebySelma Lagerlöf14h 51m$1 · $0.00
Gesammelte Christuslegenden für Kinder: Die Heilige Nacht + Des Kaisers Vision + Das Kindlein von Bethlehem + Die Flucht nach Aegypten + Zu Nazareth + Im Tempel... (Kommentiert)Selma Lagerlöf7h 38m$1 · $0.00
Unsichtbare Bände - Die beliebtesten Kindergeschichten (Kommentiert)Selma Lagerlöf11h 11m$2 · $0.00
Nils Holgerssons wunderbare ReiseSelma Lagerlöf2h 30m$4 · $0.00
Die bekanntesten Skandinavische Sagen und Legenden (Kommentiert)Selma Lagerlöf7h 6m$1 · $0.00
The Treasure (Annotated)Selma Lagerlöf4h 11m$2 · $0.00
Christmas with Selma Lagerlöf (Annotated)Selma Lagerlöf57h 40m$2 · $0.00
Niels Holgersson's Wonderbare Reis (Geannoteerd)Selma Lagerlöf, Margaretha Meijboom19h 31m$2 · $0.00
Die Königinnen von Kungahälla (Kommentiert)Selma Lagerlöf4h 27m$1 · $0.00
Die beliebtesten Weihnachtsgeschichten von Selma Lagerlöf: Die Heilige Nacht, Peter Nord und Frau Fastenzeit, Ein Weihnachtsgast, Der Spielmann und viel mehr (Kommentiert)Selma Lagerlöf38h 49m$1 · $0.00
Das Mädchen vom Moorhof (Kommentiert)Selma Lagerlöf4h 4m$2 · $0.00
Invisible Links (Annotated)Selma Lagerlöf8h 38m$2 · $0.00
Jerusalem + Im heiligen Lande (Basiert auf wahren Begebenheiten) (Kommentiert)Selma Lagerlöf20h 32m$1 · $0.00
Christus Legenden (Kommentiert)Selma Lagerlöf7h 41m$1 · $0.00
Der Luftballon (Kommentiert)Selma Lagerlöf5h 3m$1 · $0.00
Christuslegenden (Geannoteerd)Selma Lagerlöf7h 18m$2 · $0.00
Peter Nord und Frau Fastenzeit (Der beliebte Kinderklassiker) (Kommentiert)Selma Lagerlöf3h 18m$1 · $0.00
Die schönsten Romane & Geschichten für Weihnachten (Kommentiert)Selma Lagerlöf48h 41m$1 · $0.00
Nils Holgerssons wunderbare Reise mit den Wildgänsen (Kommentiert)Selma Lagerlöf26h 5m$1 · $0.00
Her Duty Bound DefenderSharee Stover6h 30m$12 · $0.00
Defending from DangerJodie Bailey5h 46m$24 · $0.00
Harvest of BlessingsCharlotte Hubbard9h 58m$20
Explosive RevengeMaggie K. Black6h 18m5.0 (1)$12 · $0.00
Martyr of the Catacombs (Annotated)James De Mille3h 55m$2 · $0.00
Search And DetectTerri Reed5h 51m$24 · $0.00
Danger in the WildernessDarlene L. Turner6h 54m$12 · $0.00
SHERLOCK HOLMES: Complete Novels & 48 Short Stories (Illustrated)Arthur Conan Doyle68h 26m$2 · $0.00
Yukon JusticeDana Mentink6h 15m$12 · $0.00
The Rogue WarriorCindy Roland Anderson5h 44m5.0 (1)$17 · $0.00
Christmas K-9 Patrol/Deadly Christmas Trap/Dangerous Holiday ManhuntLenora Worth, Lynette Eason6h 40m$24 · $0.00
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Trail Of ThreatsJessica R. Patch5h 47m$24 · $0.00
Ready to ProtectValerie Hansen5h 38m$24 · $0.00
Two Steps ForwardSharon Garlough Brown11h 43m$20
Searching For EvidenceCarol J. Post6h 21m$24 · $0.00
Hiding in MontanaLaura Scott6h 18m$12 · $0.00
Christmas K-9 Unit HeroesLenora Worth, Katy Lee5h 51m$24 · $0.00
The Lady and the LionheartJoanne Bischof11h 22m$23
The Complete Fairy Tales of the Brothers GrimmBrothers Grimm33h 30m$47 · $0.00
Joy in the MorningP. G. Wodehouse6h 57m$17
The Sweetest FiendRaven Kennedy16h 35m$40 · $0.00
TILL WE HAVE FACES (Cupid & Psyche – The Story Behind the Myth)C. S. Lewis9h 51m$1 · $0.00
The Conference of the BirdsFarid ud-Din Attar1h 44m$4.60 · $0.00
Grimm's Fairy TalesThe Brothers Grimm28h 44m$30
The Hymns of OrpheusThomas Taylor3h 13m$21 · $0.00
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Solomon vs. LordPaul Levine12h 3m$23
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Further Tales of the CityArmistead Maupin8h 10m$26 · $0.00
A Christmas CarolCharles Dickens3h 11m$1.20 · $0.00
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Bambi: A Life In The WoodsFelix Salten4h 43m$2.30
The Wonder ClockHoward Pyle, Katharine Pyle8h 16m$1 · $0.00
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