Santa's Library: 400+ Christmas Novels, Stories, Poems, Carols & Legends

The Gift of the Magi, A Christmas Carol, Silent Night, The Three Kings, Little Lord Fauntleroy...

• Author(s): Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, 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, Charles Mackay, John Addington Symonds, Sophie May, Louisa May Alcott, Henry Van Dyke, Frances Hodgson Burnett, Andrew Lang, Frances Ridley Havergal, Alphonse Daudet, William John Locke, Walter Scott, Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer, Booth Tarkington, Benito Pérez Galdós, Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, Armando Palacio Valdés, William Morris, Anthony Trollope, Marcel Prévost, Rudyard Kipling, Beatrix Potter, Robert Herrick, Mary Hartwell Catherwood, Emily Dickinson, Bret Harte, Hamilton Wright Mabie, Meredith Nicholson, Lucas Malet, Isaac Watts, James Russell Lowell, James Whitcomb Riley, Thomas Nelson Page, O. Henry, Phillips Brooks, Saki, William Makepeace Thackeray, Sarah Orne Jewett, François Coppée, Oliver Bell Bunce, Susan Coolidge, Samuel McChord Crothers, Maud Lindsay, Alice Hale Burnett, Walter Crane, André Theuriet, Amy Ella Blanchard, Isabel Cecilia Williams, Evaleen Stein, Amanda M. Douglas, Edgar Wallace, George Wither, Booker T. Washington, Olive Thorne Miller, Vernon Lee, Anne Hollingsworth Wharton, Henry Vaughan, Eliza Cook, Kate Upson Clark, Ben Jonson, Ernest Ingersoll, Frank Samuel Child, Willis Boyd Allen, Georgianna M. Bishop, Edward Thring, F. L. Stealey, James Selwin Tait, Tudor Jenks, L. Frank Baum, C. N. Williamson, A. M. Williamson, J. M. Barrie, Eleanor H. Porter, Annie F. Johnston, Jacob A. Riis, Elbridge S. Brooks, Edward A. Rand, Florence L. Barclay, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Harrison S. Morris, Robert E. Howard, Marjorie L. C. Pickthall, Sarah P. Doughty, Hans Christian Andersen, William Butler Yeats, Richard Watson Gilder, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anton Chekhov, Mary Louisa Molesworth, Leo Tolstoy, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Cecil Frances Alexander, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, Margaret Deland, William Drummond, Robert Southwell, Reginald Heber, Alfred Lord Tennyson, George Macdonald, A. S. Boyd, Maxime Du Camp, Mary Austin, Juliana Horatia Ewing, Guy De Maupassant, Brothers Grimm, Clement Moore, Susan Anne Livingston, Ridley Sedgwick, Selma Lagerlof, Nora A. Smith, Phebe A. Curtiss, Nellie C. King, Lucy Wheelock, Aunt Hede, Frederick E. Dewhurst, Jay T. Stocking, Anna Robinson, Florence M. Kingsley, M. A. L. Lane, Elizabeth Harkison, Raymond Mcalden, F. E. Mann, Winifred M. Kirkland, Katherine Pyle, Grace Margaret Gallaher, Elia W. Peattie, F. Arnstein, James Weber Linn, Antonio Maré, Pedro A. De Alarcón, Jules Simon, Marion Clifford, E. E. Hale, Georg Schuster, Matilda Betham Edwards, Angelo J. Lewis, William Francis Dawson, Christopher North, Alfred Domett, Dinah Maria Mulock, James S. Park, Edmund Hamilton Sears, Edmund Bolton, C.s. Stone, Harriet F. Blodgett, John G. Whittier, Christian Burke, Emily Huntington Miller, Cyril Winterbotham, Enoch Arnold Bennett, John Punnett Peters,
• Publisher: DigiCat
• Pages: 10534
• OTHER: EAN:8596547715665
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Fiction / Holidays , Fiction / Anthologies (multiple authors) ,

Description:... Santa's Library: 400+ Christmas Novels, Stories, Poems, Carols & Legends, presents an unparalleled collection meticulously curated to capture the essence of Christmas across various periods and cultures. Within its pages lies a mosaic of experiences, narratives, and styles, ranging from the rich prose of Victorian England to the poignant poems of the American Civil War era, encapsulating the diverse ways in which the yuletide spirit has been celebrated, debated, and transformed. Notable for its breadth and depth, this anthology stands out for its inclusion of seminal pieces that have shaped the literary canon of Christmas, providing readers with a panoramic view of the holiday's literary tradition. The contributors to this vast anthology are a veritable who's who of literary giants, each bringing their unique voice and context to the collection. From the introspective reflections of Emily Dickinson to the vibrant storytelling of Hans Christian Andersen, and the social commentaries of Charles Dickens, the anthology is a testament to the enduring power of Christmas to inspire generations of writers. It traverses the spectrum of historical, cultural, and literary movements, offering a nuanced exploration of the holiday's significance in various societal contexts. This collective effort enriches our understanding of Christmas, making it an invaluable resource for appreciating the holiday's multifaceted representations in literature. For anyone looking to immerse themselves in the spirit of the season, Santa's Library offers a unique opportunity to explore the myriad ways in which Christmas has been revered, contemplated, and immortalized in print. It invites readers on a literary journey that is as educational as it is entertaining, providing a wealth of perspectives that challenge and enlighten. This anthology is not simply a collection of Christmas stories; it is an invitation to engage with the holiday's rich tapestry of themes, from joy and generosity to reflection and renewal. Whether a scholar, a casual reader, or someone seeking the comfort of the season's cheer, Santa's Library is an indispensable addition to any bookshelf.