The 'Christmas Holiday Cheer: 180+ Novels, Tales & Poems in One Volume (Illustrated Edition)' stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of cultural narratives and literary forms that have celebrated, critiqued, and expanded the Christmas holiday theme across centuries. This collection brings together an incredibly diverse range of voices and styles, from the epic poems of Alfred Lord Tennyson to the heartwarming tales of Louisa May Alcott, and the fantastical narratives of E.T.A. Hoffmann and J.M. Barrie. The anthology highlights not only the historical and cultural significance of the Christmas season but also showcases the evolution of Christmas-themed literature, reflecting changes in societal norms and attitudes over time. The inclusion of illustrated works by Walter Crane, among others, adds a visual dimension that enriches the reader's experience. This anthology doesn't just celebrate the holiday spirit; it navigates the complexities of human emotions and societal expectations through its myriad literary expressions. The contributing authors and editors of this collection represent a who's who of literary giants across varied genres and periods, aligning this anthology with major literary movements from Romanticism to Realism, and beyond. Authors like Dickens and Tolstoy provide a window into the socio-economic conditions of their times, while Andersen and the Brothers Grimm tap into the mythological and fairy tale traditions that underscore much of holiday literature. This collective effort bridges diverse historical, cultural, and literary contexts, offering an unparalleled exploration of the Christmas theme. The anthology serves as a microcosm of the broader literary world, showcasing how each author's unique background contributes to a richer, more nuanced understanding of Christmas celebrations, traditions, and storytelling across different epochs and geographies. 'The Christmas Holiday Cheer: 180+ Novels, Tales & Poems in One Volume (Illustrated Edition)' is an essential collection for anyone interested in the cultural and literary history of the Christmas holiday. It offers readers a unique opportunity to explore the depth and diversity of holiday literature through a single, comprehensive volume. This anthology promises not only a wealth of educational value but also a profound exploration into the human condition – all through the lens of the festive season. It is a must-read for scholars, students, and anyone looking to immerse themselves in the rich traditions and literary innovations that have shaped holiday literature through the ages.
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 England
Authors:
- 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
- Lord
- Juliana Horatia Ewing
- Brothers Grimm
- Clement Moore
- Susan Anne Livingston
- Ridley Sedgwick
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Duration:
- 6336 pages
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English
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Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens was born in 1812 and grew up in poverty. This experience influenced ‘Oliver Twist’, the second of his fourteen major novels, which first appeared in 1837. When he died in 1870, he was buried in Poets’ Corner in Westminster Abbey as an indication of his huge popularity as a novelist, which endures to this day.
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Mark Twain
Mark Twain, born Samuel Langhorne Clemens in 1835, left school at age 12. His career encompassed such varied occupations as printer, Mississippi riverboat pilot, journalist, travel writer, and publisher, which furnished him with a wide knowledge of humanity and the perfect grasp of local customs and speech manifested in his writing. It wasn't until The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1885), that he was recognized by the literary establishment as one of the greatest writers America would ever produce. Toward the end of his life, plagued by personal tragedy and financial failure, Twain grew more and more cynical and pessimistic. Though his fame continued to widen--Yale and Oxford awarded him honorary degrees--he spent his last years in gloom and desperation, but he lives on in American letters as "the Lincoln of our literature."
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Harriet Beecher Stowe
Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811–1896) was an American abolitionist and author of more than 20 books, including novels, three travel memoirs, and collections of articles and letters. Her novel Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852) was a realistic account of life for African-Americans under slavery; it reached millions and became influential in the United States and United Kingdom.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Lewis Balfour Stevenson was born on 13 November 1850, changing his second name to ‘Louis’ at the age of eighteen. He has always been loved and admired by countless readers and critics for ‘the excitement, the fierce joy, the delight in strangeness, the pleasure in deep and dark adventures’ found in his classic stories and, without doubt, he created some of the most horribly unforgettable characters in literature and, above all, Mr. Edward Hyde.
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William Wordsworth
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Louisa May Alcott
Louisa May Alcott was born in 1832 in Germantown, Pennsylvania. She is best known for Little Women (1868), which is loosely based on her own life and proved to be one of the most popular children’s books ever written. Three sequels followed: Good Wives (1869), Little Men (1871), and Jo’s Boys (1886). Alcott was the daughter of the famous transcendentalist Bronson Alcott and was friend of Emerson and Thoreau. In addition to writing, she worked as a teacher, governess, and Civil War nurse, as well as being an advocate of abolition, women’s rights, and temperance. She died in 1888 and is buried in Sleepy Hollow cemetery in Concord, Massachusetts.
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Walter Scott
Sir Walter Scott was born in Scotland in 1771 and achieved international fame with his work. In 1813 he was offered the position of Poet Laureate, but turned it down. Scott mainly wrote poetry before trying his hand at novels. His first novel, Waverley, was published anonymously, as were many novels that he wrote later, despite the fact that his identity became widely known.
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Rudyard Kipling
Rudyard Kipling was born in Bombay, India, in 1865. One of the most revered writers in recent history, many of his works are deemed classic literature. To this day, he maintains an avid following and reputation as one of the greatest storytellers of the past two centuries. In 1907, he received the Nobel Prize for Literature. He died in 1936, but his stories live on—even eighty years after his passing.
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Beatrix Potter
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Emily Dickinson
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O. Henry
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L. Frank Baum
Lyman Frank Baum was born in Chittenango, New York, on May 15, 1856. Over the course of his life, Baum raised fancy poultry, sold fireworks, managed an opera house, opened a department store, and an edited a newspaper before finally turning to writing. In 1900, he published his best known book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Eventually he wrote fifty-five novels, including thirteen Oz books, plus four “lost” novels, eighty-three short stories, more than two hundred poems, an unknown number of scripts, and many miscellaneous writings. Baum died on May 6, 1919. He is buried in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, in Glendale, California.
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J. M. Barrie
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Hans Christian Andersen
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William Butler Yeats
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Lucy Maud Montgomery
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Leo Tolstoy
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Clement Moore
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