The Mistletoe Bough & Other Christmas Stories
Enriched edition.By Anthony Trollope
Length7h 7m
About this audiobook
In 'The Mistletoe Bough & Other Christmas Stories' by Anthony Trollope, readers are treated to a collection of heartwarming tales filled with holiday cheer and warmth. Trollope's signature literary style shines through in these stories, with vivid characterizations and well-crafted narratives transporting the reader to the festive atmosphere of Victorian England. Each story is imbued with Trollope's keen observations on human nature and society, making them not just entertaining holiday reads but insightful reflections on the human experience during the Christmas season. The collection also showcases Trollope's versatility as a writer, seamlessly moving between genres and themes while maintaining his distinctive voice and charm. Fans of classic literature and Christmas enthusiasts alike will find much to love in this delightful compilation. Anthony Trollope, a prolific Victorian novelist known for his insightful social commentary, drew inspiration from his own experiences and observations of the world around him. His ability to capture the complexities of human relationships and societal norms is on full display in 'The Mistletoe Bough & Other Christmas Stories,' making it a timeless addition to his body of work. The collection stands as a testament to Trollope's enduring legacy as a master storyteller and keen observer of human behavior. I recommend this book to anyone looking to immerse themselves in the holiday spirit while enjoying well-crafted narratives that resonate with timeless themes of love, family, and redemption.
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
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length7 hrs 7 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 17, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction (pt. 1)
2Introduction (pt. 2)
3Introduction (pt. 3)
Can You Forgive Her? (Unabridged)Anthony Trollope34h 40m$2 · $0.00
Anthony Trollope: The Chronicles of Barsetshire & The Palliser NovelsAnthony Trollope321h 40m$1 · $0.00
Framley ParsonageAnthony Trollope22h 5m$1 · $0.00
The Mistletoe BoughAnthony Trollope1h$2 · $0.00
The Complete Chronicles of Barsetshire: (The Warden + Barchester Towers + Doctor Thorne + Framley Parsonage + The Small House at Allington + The Last Chronicle of Barset)Anthony Trollope140h 13m$1 · $0.00
The Vicar of BullhamptonAnthony Trollope20h 11m$1 · $0.00
The Palliser Novels: Book 1-6Anthony Trollope183h 11m$1 · $0.00
Chronicles of BarsetshireAnthony Trollope149h 48m$2 · $0.00
The Commentaries of CæsarAnthony Trollope6h 44m$1 · $0.00
Castle RichmondAnthony Trollope19h 48m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Works of Anthony TrollopeAnthony Trollope1096h 27m$1 · $0.00
The WardenAnthony Trollope7h 44m$1 · $0.00
Ayala's AngelAnthony Trollope22h 13m$2 · $0.00
An Old Man's LoveAnthony Trollope8h 56m$1 · $0.00
The Palliser Novels: Complete 6 Book CollectionAnthony Trollope182h 37m$1 · $0.00
The LandleaguersAnthony Trollope16h 33m$1 · $0.00
THE CHRONICLES OF BARSETSHIRE (Complete Collection)Anthony Trollope141h 15m$1 · $0.00
The Courtship of Susan BellAnthony Trollope1h 19m$1 · $0.00
The Palliser NovelsAnthony Trollope172h 39m$1 · $0.00
The Warden (The Classic Unabridged Edition)Anthony Trollope9h 3m$1 · $0.00
C. S. LewisC. S. Lewis38h 55m$30
The Jeeves and Wooster Stories: The Complete Collection (33 Books)P. G. Wodehouse21h 57m$15 · $0.00
The Gulag Archipelago Volume 3Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn21h 56m$46 · $0.00
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The Complete Works: Charlotte, Emily, Anne, Patrick & Branwell BrontëCharlotte Brontë, Anne Brontë, Emily Brontë138h 12m$1 · $0.00
L. M. Montgomery – Premium Collection: Novels, Short Stories, Poetry & MemoirsLucy Maud Montgomery155h 55m$2 · $0.00
MARK TWAIN: 12 Novels, 195 Short Stories, Autobiography, 10 Travel Books, 160+ Essays & Speeches (Illustrated)Mark Twain415h 9m5 (2)$2 · $0.00
The Great Gatsby: Original 1925 Edition (An F. Scott Fitzgerald Classic NovelFrancis Scott Fitzgerald4h 45m$18 · $0.00
The Complete Works of TolstoyLeo Tolstoy412h 44m$1 · $0.00
Louisa May Alcott: 16 Novels in One Volume (Illustrated Edition)Louisa May Alcott141h 35m$2 · $0.00
The Fire Next TimeJames Baldwin2h 25m$15
The Complete Works of Oscar WildeOscar Wilde80h 38m$1 · $0.00
The Complete Books of F. Scott Fitzgerald (all his 5 novels + all 4 short story collections published during his lifetime)F. Scott Fitzgerald86h 48m$2 · $0.00
The Count of Monte Cristo (With Original Illustrations)Alexandre Dumas54h 7m$1 · $0.00
Braving the TruthRachel Held Evans11h 31m$29 · $0.00
Richard Wagamese SelectedRichard Wagamese3h 14m$15
Henry V (The Play, Historical Background and Analysis of the Character in the Play)William Shakespeare, William Hazlitt8h 40m$1 · $0.00
Pathways to LightPrakash Amte7h 6m$8
Heart of IronC. M. Alongi15h 24m$30
Ethic IIAshley Antoinette9h 1m$20
RiversnowTess Thompson8h 11m$20
Supreme ClienteleAshley & JaQuavis8h 58m$20
Body Refinement in a Beast Tamer’s World, Book 1Seth Ring14h 7m$27
EmberJeffrey Wilson, Brian Andrews13h 58m$23
The Complete Works of Jane Austen (Unabridged)Jane Austen88h 8m5 (1)$1 · $0.00
Desperate MeasuresBrenda Jackson8h 59m$28 · $0.00
Searching For ThanksgivingS.E. Smith4h 24m$20
Naughty 4Brenda Hampton7h 30m$17
The Dance with Me TrilogyShelley Shepard Gray21h 44m$35
Anne Shirley (Complete 14 Book Collection)Lucy Maud Montgomery126h 16m$2 · $0.00
The DopemanJaQuavis Coleman5h 25m$20
Sherlock Holmes: The Ultimate CollectionArthur Conan Doyle59h 49m$5 · $0.00
WhistlerAnn Patchett10h 45m4.3 (6)$29 · $0.00
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Sons of Valor II: Violence of ActionBrian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson12h 34m$23
Malevolent MagicMildred Abbott7h 13m$17
Bikes, Toys, and Hot BoyzGenesis Woods, Shantaé13h 9m$23
The Natchez Burning TrilogyGreg Iles96h 18m$53 · $0.00
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