The Thanksgiving Storybook: 60+ Holiday Tales & Poems
An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving, The Night before Thanksgiving, The Purple Dress, Thankful…By Harriet Beecher Stowe, George Eliot, O. Henry, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Louisa May Alcott, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Eleanor H. Porter, Susan Coolidge, Andrew Lang, Eugene Field, Alfred Gatty, Edward Everett Hale, Alfred Henry Lewis, Nora Perry, Mary Jane Holmes, Sarah Orne Jewett, Ida Hamilton Munsell, Amy Ella Blanchard, Cornelius Mathews, Horatio Alger, C. A. Stephens, Rose Terry Cooke, Isabel Gordon Curtis, Olive Thorne Miller, H. R. Schoolcraft, Hezekiah Butterworth, Pauline Shackleford Colyar, Edna Payson Brett, Annie Hamilton Donnell, Alice Wheildon, Fannie Wilder Brown
Length35h 53m
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The Thanksgiving Storybook: 60+ Holiday Tales & Poems embodies a rich tapestry of American literary tradition, woven from the diverse threads of stories and poems by some of the most influential writers of the 19th and early 20th centuries. This anthology showcases a range of styles, from the intimate domestic narratives of Louisa May Alcott to the poignant social commentaries of Harriet Beecher Stowe, encapsulating themes of gratitude, family, and national identity. The collection stands out not merely for its thematic relevance to Thanksgiving but for its exploration of the broader human condition through a uniquely American lens, evidencing the evolution of narrative forms and voices over a critical period in literary history. The selected authors, among them giants like Nathaniel Hawthorne, George Eliot, and Charlotte Perkins Gilman, bring a profound depth to the anthology, each contributing to a larger conversation about societal values and personal integrity. Their works, product of and response to various movements such as American Romanticism, Realism, and the early feminist waves, collectively weave a historical and cultural panorama that enriches the holiday experience. This anthology not only reflects their era's ethos but also serves as a bridge connecting past insights with contemporary societal reflections. This collection offers readers an unparalleled opportunity to delve into America's rich literary heritage within the framework of its most unifying traditions. The Thanksgiving Storybook is an essential volume for readers aspiring to understand the complexities of American cultural and literary landscapes through an engaging thematic focus. The anthology's educational value is immense, providing insights into the evolution of narrative and poetic forms, whilst fostering a dialogue between the historical epochs and the myriad societal perspectives of its contributors.
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length35 hrs 53 mins
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Publish dateDec 21, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
11001 Afternoons in Chicago
2The Thanksgiving Storybook: 60+ Holiday Tales & Poems
3An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving (Louisa May Alcott)
4CHAPTER I. GENEALOGY AND PARENTAGE
5CHAPTER II. CHILDHOOD
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6CHAPTER III. FRUITLANDS
7CHAPTER IV. THE SENTIMENTAL PERIOD
8CHAPTER V. AUTHORSHIP
9CHAPTER VI. THE YEAR OF GOOD LUCK
10CHAPTER VII. HOSPITAL SKETCHES
11CHAPTER VIII. EUROPE AND LITTLE WOMEN
12CHAPTER IX. EUROPE
13CHAPTER X. FAMILY CHANGES
14CHAPTER XI. LAST YEARS
15CHAPTER XII. CONCLUSION
16Aunt Susanna's Thanksgiving Dinner (Lucy Maud Montgomery)
17The Genesis of the Doughnut Club (Lucy Maud Montgomery)
18Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen (O. Henry)
19The Purple Dress (O. Henry)
20An English Dinner of Thanksgiving (George Eliot)
21Ezra's Thanksgivin' Out West (Eugene Field)
22Three Thanksgivings (Charlotte Perkins Gilman)
23John Inglefield's Thanksgiving (Nathaniel Hawthorne)
24Helen's Thanksgiving (Susan Coolidge)
25Thanksgiving at the Polls (Edward Everett Hale)
26I
27II
28III
29IV
30V
31VI
32VII
33Millionaire Mike's Thanksgiving (Eleanor H. Porter)
34The Thanksgiving of the Wazir (Andrew Lang)
35The Master of the Harvest (Mrs. Alfred Gatty)
36A Wolfville Thanksgiving (Alfred Henry Lewis)
37How We Kept Thanksgiving at Oldtown (Harriet Beecher Stowe)
38The Thanksgiving Guest (Nora Perry)
39CHAPTER I
40CHAPTER II
41The Thanksgiving Party and its Consequences (Mary Jane Holmes)
42CHAPTER I. NIGHT BEFORE THANKSGIVING
43CHAPTER II. THANKSGIVING DAY
44CHAPTER III. ADA HARCOURT
45CHAPTER IV. LUCY
46CHAPTER V. UNCLE ISRAEL
47CHAPTER VI. EXPLANATION
48CHAPTER VII. A MANEUVER
49CHAPTER VIII. COUSIN BERINTHA AND LUCY'S PARTY
50CHAPTER IX. A WEDDING AT ST. LUKE'S
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