The Big Book of Christmas Magic: 400+ Holiday Novels, Tales, Poems, Carols & Legends
A Christmas Carol, Silent Night, The Three Kings, The Gift of the Magi…By Selma Lagerlöf, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Martin Luther, Robert Louis Stevenson, William Shakespeare, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Max Brand, William Wordsworth, Carolyn Wells, Sophie May, Louisa May Alcott, Henry Van Dyke, Walter Scott, Susan Anne Livingston Ridley Sedgwick, Anthony Trollope, Rudyard Kipling, Beatrix Potter, Emily Dickinson, Lucas Malet, Thomas Nelson Page, O. Henry, Alice Hale Burnett, Walter Crane, Amy Ella Blanchard, Amanda M. Douglas, Ernest Ingersoll, L. Frank Baum, J. M. Barrie, Eleanor H. Porter, Annie F. Johnston, Jacob A. Riis, Edward A. Rand, Florence L. Barclay, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Hans Christian Andersen, William Butler Yeats, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Leo Tolstoy, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Alfred Lord Tennyson, George Macdonald, A. S. Boyd, Juliana Horatia Ewing, Brothers Grimm, Clement Moore
Length444h 38m
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The Big Book of Christmas Magic: 400+ Holiday Novels, Tales, Poems, Carols & Legends offers readers an enchanting journey through a vast array of literary styles and transformative narratives, all centered around the timeless themes of Christmas. This anthology captures the essence of the holiday spirit, presenting over 400 works that include haunting tales of yuletide mystery, poignant reflections on generosity and redemption, and heartwarming stories of familial bonds. Through its pages, readers will encounter captivating narratives, luxuriant poetry, and cherished carols, each contributing to a broader understanding of this festive season's cultural and emotional significance. This collection brings together the diverse voices of celebrated authors such as Dickens, Lagerlöf, and Alcott, alongside the imaginative works of Andersen, Twain, and Yeats. Each contributor, rooted in their historical and cultural milieus, offers a unique perspective on Christmas, allowing the anthology to align with core literary movements from Romanticism to Realism. The collaborative undertakings of these luminaries ensure an enriching experience, bridging tales of old with modern sentiments, endowing readers with an expansive view of Christmas across different regions and epochs. An engaging portal into an array of festive experiences, The Big Book of Christmas Magic invites readers to luxuriate in the vibrancy of the holiday season through a compendium of timeless classics and lesser-known gems. This enchanting anthology is a treasure trove for those seeking both entertainment and intellectual stimulation, challenging readers to explore and appreciate the multifaceted nature of Christmas traditions. Whether indulging in the nostalgic charm of Dickensian tales or the whimsical magic spun by Andersen, this volume is a celebration of diverse literary crafts and a testament to the universal allure of Christmas magic.
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Rating★★★★ 4.4 (11)
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GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length444 hrs 38 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 9, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Big Book of Christmas Magic: 400+ Holiday Novels, Tales, Poems, Carols & Legends
2Preface
3Introduction
4The Origin and Associations of Christmas
5The Earlier Celebrations of the Festival
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6Life and Adventures of Santa Claus (L. Frank Baum) (pt. 1)
7Life and Adventures of Santa Claus (L. Frank Baum) (pt. 2)
8Christmas-Tree Land (Mary Louisa Molesworth) (pt. 1)
9Christmas-Tree Land (Mary Louisa Molesworth) (pt. 2)
10Christmas-Tree Land (Mary Louisa Molesworth) (pt. 3)
11The Little City of Hope (F. Marion Crawford) (pt. 1)
12The Little City of Hope (F. Marion Crawford) (pt. 2)
13Peter Pan and Wendy (J. M. Barrie) (pt. 1)
14Peter Pan and Wendy (J. M. Barrie) (pt. 2)
15Peter Pan and Wendy (J. M. Barrie) (pt. 3)
16Little Women (Louisa May Alcott) (pt. 1)
17Little Women (Louisa May Alcott) (pt. 2)
18Little Women (Louisa May Alcott) (pt. 3)
19Little Women (Louisa May Alcott) (pt. 4)
20Little Women (Louisa May Alcott) (pt. 5)
21Little Women (Louisa May Alcott) (pt. 6)
22Little Women (Louisa May Alcott) (pt. 7)
23Little Women (Louisa May Alcott) (pt. 8)
24Little Women (Louisa May Alcott) (pt. 9)
25The Wonderful Wizard of OZ (L. Frank Baum) (pt. 1)
26The Wonderful Wizard of OZ (L. Frank Baum) (pt. 2)
27Little Lord Fauntleroy (Frances Hodgson Burnett) (pt. 1)
28Little Lord Fauntleroy (Frances Hodgson Burnett) (pt. 2)
29Little Lord Fauntleroy (Frances Hodgson Burnett) (pt. 3)
30Christmas with Grandma Elsie (Martha Finley) (pt. 1)
31Christmas with Grandma Elsie (Martha Finley) (pt. 2)
32Christmas with Grandma Elsie (Martha Finley) (pt. 3)
33Christmas with Grandma Elsie (Martha Finley) (pt. 4)
34Anne of Green Gables (Lucy Maud Montgomery) (pt. 1)
35Anne of Green Gables (Lucy Maud Montgomery) (pt. 2)
36Anne of Green Gables (Lucy Maud Montgomery) (pt. 3)
37Anne of Green Gables (Lucy Maud Montgomery) (pt. 4)
38Anne of Green Gables (Lucy Maud Montgomery) (pt. 5)
39The Christmas Angel (Abbie Farwell Brown)
40At the Back of the North Wind (George MacDonald) (pt. 1)
41At the Back of the North Wind (George MacDonald) (pt. 2)
42At the Back of the North Wind (George MacDonald) (pt. 3)
43At the Back of the North Wind (George MacDonald) (pt. 4)
44Black Beauty (Anna Sewell) (pt. 1)
45Black Beauty (Anna Sewell) (pt. 2)
46Black Beauty (Anna Sewell) (pt. 3)
47The Christmas Child (Hesba Stretton)
48Granny’s Wonderful Chair (Frances Browne)
49The Romance of a Christmas Card (Kate Douglas Wiggin)
50Wind in the Willows (Kenneth Grahame) (pt. 1)
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