The Christmas Holiday Cheer: 180+ Novels, Tales & Poems in One Volume (Illustrated Edition)
Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, A Christmas Carol, The First Christmas Of New EnglandBy Selma Lagerlöf, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Robert Louis Stevenson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, George MacDonald, William Wordsworth, Carolyn Wells, Sophie May, Louisa May Alcott, Walter Scott, Anthony Trollope, Rudyard Kipling, Beatrix Potter, Emily Dickinson, Lucas Malet, 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, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Hans Christian Andersen, William Butler Yeats, Henry van Dyke, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Leo Tolstoy, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Alfred Lord Tennyson, Juliana Horatia Ewing, Brothers Grimm, Clement Moore, Susan Anne Livingston, Ridley Sedgwick
Length335h 24m
About this audiobook
The Christmas Holiday Cheer: 180+ Novels, Tales & Poems in One Volume (Illustrated Edition) presents a sumptuous tapestry of festive storytelling, woven with thematic threads of hope, gratitude, and the nuanced depiction of the Christmas spirit. This anthology deftly navigates a wide spectrum of literary styles, from the heartwarming narratives of family gatherings to the intricate, introspective poetry inspired by winter's charm. It features an eclectic mix of resplendent tales that capture the essence of yuletide cheer. Readers will find enthralling stories balanced with poignant reflections in this vibrant collection that celebrates the kaleidoscope of emotions and experiences associated with the holiday season. The contributors to this collection are an illustrious assembly of literary luminaries from across eras and lands, each bringing their distinct voice and cultural lens to add depth to this anthology. Noteworthy authors such as Dickens, Stowe, and Twain anchor the collection in the rich tradition of 19th-century literature, while works by Yeats, Dostoevsky, and Alcott offer insights into regional nuances and narrative styles. The diversity among these revered authors enriches the collective narrative and offers a panoramic view of the socio-cultural climates that have historically shaped Christmas storytelling. This comprehensive volume is an invitation for readers to immerse themselves in a literary journey through the essence of Christmas, seen through the eyes of history's most celebrated authors. It promises an educational exploration of literary history, articulated through the themes of celebration and reflection. The Christmas Holiday Cheer is a treasure trove—a unique opportunity not just to enjoy celebrated classics, but to engage with a dialogue across epochs and voices that invites enduring reflections long after the festive season has passed.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length335 hrs 24 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 22, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
11. Burzee
22. The Child of the Forest
33. The Adoption
44. Claus
55. The Master Woodsman
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66. Claus Discovers Humanity
77. Claus Leaves the Forest
81. The Laughing Valley
92. How Claus Made the First Toy
103. How the Ryls Colored the Toys
114. How Little Mayrie Became Frightened
125. How Bessie Blithesome Came to the Laughing Valley
136. The Wickedness of the Awgwas
147. The Great Battle Between Good and Evil
158. The First Journey with the Reindeer
169. "Santa Claus!"
1710. Christmas Eve
1811. How the First Stockings Were Hung by the Chimneys
1912. The First Christmas Tree
201. The Mantle of Immortality
212. When the World Grew Old
223. The Deputies of Santa Claus
23CHAPTER I. THE WHITE CASTLE.
24CHAPTER II. IN THE FIR-WOODS.
25CHAPTER III. THE MYSTERIOUS COTTAGE.
26CHAPTER IV. FAIRY HOUSEKEEPING.
27CHAPTER V. THE STORY OF A KING'S DAUGHTER.
28CHAPTER VI. THE STORY OF A KING'S DAUGHTER
29CHAPTER VII. A WINDING STAIR AND A SCAMPER.
30CHAPTER VIII. THE SQUIRREL FAMILY.
31CHAPTER IX. A COMMITTEE OF BIRDS.
32CHAPTER X. A SAIL IN THE AIR.
33CHAPTER XI. THE EAGLES' EYRIE.
34CHAPTER XII. A VISION OF CHRISTMAS TREES.
35I HOW JOHN HENRY OVERHOLT SAT ON PANDORA'S BOX
36II HOW A MAN AND A BOY FOUNDED THE LITTLE CITY OF HOPE
37III HOW THEY MADE BRICKS WITHOUT STRAW
38IV HOW THERE WAS A FAMINE IN THE CITY
39V HOW THE CITY WAS BESIEGED AND THE LID OF PANDORA'S BOX CAME OFF
40VI HOW A SMALL BOY DID A BIG THING AND NAILED DOWN THE LID OF THE BOX
41VII HOW A LITTLE WOMAN DID A GREAT DEED TO SAVE THE CITY
42VIII HOW THE WHEELS WENT ROUND AT LAST
43IX HOW THE KING OF HEARTS MADE A FEAST IN THE CITY OF HOPE
44ILLUSTRATIONS
45CHAPTER I
46CHAPTER II
47CHAPTER III
48CHAPTER IV
49CHAPTER V
50CHAPTER VI
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