
The Ultimate Collection of Christmas Tales
250+ Short Stories, Fairytales and Holiday Myths & LegendsBy Louisa May Alcott, Mark Twain, O. Henry, Hans Christian Andersen, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Selma Lagerlöf, Elizabeth Harrison, Beatrix Potter, Susan Coolidge, Anthony Trollope, George MacDonald, Brothers Grimm, L. Frank Baum, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Leo Tolstoy, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Charles Dickens, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Thomas Hardy, Kate Douglas Wiggin, Booker T. Washington, Anton Chekhov, Armando Palacio Valdés, Alphonse Daudet, Benito Pérez Galdós, Marcel Prévost, Edgar Wallace, Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, Guy de Maupassant, Saki, Elizabeth Gaskell, Frances Hodgson Burnett, Arthur Conan DoyleLength259h 53m
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'The Ultimate Collection of Christmas Tales' embodies a tapestry of narratives that capture the essence of Christmas from myriad cultural and philosophical angles. This anthology showcases a stunning variety of literary styles, from the poignant realism of Chekhov to the enchanting fairy tales of Andersen and the Brothers Grimm. Situating itself within a rich literary context, this collection weaves through the emotional and ideological spectrum of the holiday season, presenting both celebrated and rare gems that illuminate the human condition in festive times. Each story serves as a unique prism, refracting the universal themes of love, redemption, and rebirth associated with Christmas. The authors featured in this anthology, including giants like Tolstoy, Dickens, and Alcott, alongside less widely known but equally significant figures like Selma Lagerlöf and Armando Palacio Valdés, represent a remarkable convergence of historical epochs, cultural backgrounds, and literary movements. These writers, collectively, bring a depth of perspective to the anthology, reflecting the evolution of societal norms around Christmas and the broader human experience. Through their stories, they offer a panoramic view of the shifting moral landscapes and the enduring spirit of the holiday season from different corners of the world. 'The Ultimate Collection of Christmas Tales' is an essential volume for anyone intrigued by the rich intersection of culture, history, and literature. This compilation not only provides entertainment but also invites readers into a deeper contemplation of Christmas as depicted through the ages. Readers are encouraged to explore the diverse narratives encapsulated in this collection, engaging with its broad mosaic of human experiences and sentiments, making it a profound addition to any literary collection, perfect for holiday reading and beyond.
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GenreGeneral Fiction
Length259 hrs 53 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 17, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Collected Novels
2Short Stories
3A Merry Christmas & Other Christmas Stories (Louisa May Alcott)
4Chapter I. Dramatis Personae
5Chapter II. Byplay
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6Chapter III. Who Was It?
7Chapter IV. Feeding the Peacocks
8Chapter V. Under the Mistletoe
9Chapter VI. Miracles
10Chapter VII. A Ghostly Revel
11Chapter VIII. Jasper
12Chapter II tailpiece
13The Gift of the Magi (O. Henry)
14The Fir Tree (Hans Christian Andersen)
15The Little Match Girl (Hans Christian Andersen)
16The Steadfast Tin Soldier (Hans Christian Andersen)
17The Snow Queen (Hans Christian Andersen)
18Betty's Bright Idea (Harriet Beecher Stowe)
19The First Christmas Of New England (Harriet Beecher Stowe)
20Deacon Pitkin's Farm (Harriet Beecher Stowe)
21The Holy Night (Selma Lagerlöf)
22Little Gretchen and the Wooden Shoe (Elizabeth Harrison)
23A Letter from Santa Claus (Mark Twain)
24The Christmas Angel (Abbie Farwell Brown)
25The Tale of Peter Rabbit (Beatrix Potter)
26Toinette and the Elves (Susan Coolidge)
27Christmas at Thompson Hall (Anthony Trollope)
28Christmas Day at Kirkby Cottage (Anthony Trollope)
29The Mistletoe Bough (Anthony Trollope)
30Not if I Know It (Anthony Trollope)
31The Two Generals (Anthony Trollope)
32The Princess and the Goblin & The Princess and Curdie (George MacDonald)
33Chapter I. Why the Princess Has a Story About Her
34Chapter II. The Princess Loses Herself
35Chapter III. The Princess And—we Shall See Who
36Chapter IV. What the Nurse Thought of It
37Chapter V. The Princess Lets Well Alone
38Chapter VI. The Little Miner
39Chapter VII. The Mines
40Chapter VIII. The Goblins
41Chapter IX. The Hall of the Goblin Palace
42Chapter X. The Princess's King-Papa
43Chapter XI. The Old Lady's Bedroom
44Chapter XII. A Short Chapter About Curdie
45Chapter XIII. The Cobs' Creatures
46Chapter XIV. That Night Week
47Chapter XV. Woven and Then Spun
48Chapter XVI. The Ring
49Chapter XVII. Spring-Time
50Chapter XVIII. Curdie's Clue