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, Arthur Conan Doyle, Frances Hodgson Burnett, Andrew Lang, Frances Ridley Havergal, Alphonse Daudet, William John Locke, Walter Scott, Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer, John Leighton, Booth Tarkington, Ralph Henry Barbour, Benito Pérez Galdós, Ruth McEnery Stuart, Alice Duer Miller, 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, Ellis Parker Butler, Washington Irving, Isaac Watts, James Russell Lowell, Willa Cather, Nathaniel Hawthorne, James Whitcomb Riley, Thomas Nelson Page, O. Henry, Phillips Brooks, Saki, Cyrus Townsend Brady, William Makepeace Thackeray, Mary Stewart Cutting, 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, Nell Speed, Amanda M. Douglas, Edgar Wallace, George Wither, Booker T. Washington, Olive Thorne Miller, Margaret Sidney, William Douglas O'Connor, 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, S. Weir Mitchell, Elbridge S. Brooks, Edward A. Rand, W. H. H. Murray, 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 Elizabeth Braddon, 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, 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, Laura Elizabeth Richards: The Big Book of Christmas Treasure Tales
500 Christmas Classics - Novels, Tales, Carols & Legends
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The Big Book of Christmas Treasure Tales' stands as a monumental anthology, showcasing a diverse array of literary craftsmanship bound by the common yarn of Christmas spirit and human resilience. Embracing an eclectic mix of styles, from the whimsical fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen to the probing psychological narratives of Fyodor Dostoevsky, and the poignant verses of William Butler Yeats, this collection illuminates the multifaceted essence of Christmas and its universal appeal across cultures and epochs. Notably, it weaves together the rich tapestry of holiday lore with contributions that touch upon themes of hope, redemption, and the enduring power of kindness, reflecting a literary mosaic as vibrant as the season it celebrates. The inclusion of standout pieces ranging from Charles Dickens' heartwarming tales to the hauntingly beautiful stories of Leo Tolstoy, charts a historic and emotional journey through the landscape of Christmas literature. The anthology's breadth is further enriched by captivating illustrations that draw readers into each tale, making it a visually stunning ode to the holiday season. The contributing authors, a veritable who's who of literary giants across centuries, bring an unparalleled depth of cultural, philosophical, and artistic perspectives to the anthology. From the Victorian charm of Elizabeth Gaskell to the pioneering narratives of Booker T. Washington, the collection spans a range of literary movements and historical moments, offering a unique lens through which to explore the evolution of Christmas storytelling. The diversity of this collective not only highlights the universal language of the Christmas theme but also showcases the individual legacies of authors whose works have shaped literary history. This convergence of distinct voices and traditions under the unifying theme of Christmas illustrates the anthology's role in fostering a deeper appreciation of global literary heritage and the shared human condition. 'The Big Book of Christmas Treasure Tales' stands as an invigorating panorama of literary artistry, ideal for readers seeking to immerse themselves in the spirit of the season through a rich confluence of voices and narratives. Beyond its entertainment value, the collection serves as a scholarly resource and a treasure trove of cultural insight, inviting readers to embark on a festive journey through time and imagination. It promises not only to rekindle the warmth and joy of Christmas but also to inspire a renewed sense of connection and wonder through the enduring power of storytelling. As such, it is an essential volume for literature enthusiasts, scholars, and anyone drawn to the timeless magic of the holiday season.
