The Greatest Christmas Stories of All Time (Illustrated Edition)

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DigiCat presents to you this unique and meticulously edited Christmas collection: A Merry Christmas & Other Christmas Stories (Louisa May Alcott) The Gift of the Magi (O. Henry) The First Christmas Of New England (Harriet Beecher Stowe) The Holy Night (Selma Lagerlöf) Little Gretchen and the Wooden Shoe (Elizabeth Harrison) A Letter from Santa Claus (Mark Twain) Where Love Is, God Is (Leo Tolstoy) The Christmas Angel (Abbie Farwell Brown) The Tale of Peter Rabbit (Beatrix Potter) Toinette and the Elves (Susan Coolidge) A Kidnapped Santa Claus (L. Frank Baum) The Heavenly Christmas Tree (Fyodor Dostoevsky) Christmas at Thompson Hall (Anthony Trollope) Christmas Day at Kirkby Cottage The Mistletoe Bough Not if I Know It The Two Generals The Princess and the Goblin & The Princess and Curdie (George MacDonald) Thurlow's Christmas Story (John Kendrick Bangs) A Little Book of Christmas Christmas Every Day (William Dean Howells) Jimmy Scarecrow's Christmas (Mary E. Wilkins Freeman) Little Girl's Christmas (Winnifred Lincoln) The Lost Word (Henry van Dyke) Brothers Grimm: The Elves and the Shoemaker Mother Holle The Star Talers Snow-White Hans Christian Andersen: The Fir Tree The Little Match Girl The Steadfast Tin Soldier The Snow Queen The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood (Robinson Perrault) The Blue Bird (Madame d'Aulnoy) Christmas Every Day (William Dean Howells) Turkeys Turning the Tables The Pony Engine and the Pacific Express The Pumpkin Glory Christmas Eve & Christmas Day (Edward Everett Hale) A Visit From Saint Nicholas (Clement Moore) Christmas (Zona Gale) Christmas With Grandma Elsie (Martha Finley) Christmas Roses (Anne Douglas Sedgwick) Christmas Stories (Edward Berens) The Nutcracker and the Mouse King (E. T. A. Hoffmann) Charles Dickens: A Christmas Carol The Chimes A Christmas Tree Nobody's Story The Haunted Man ...


Über den Autor

Selma Lagerlöf (1858-1940) was a Swedish author whose storytelling prowess bequeathed to the literary world a unique blend of realism and folklore. Born in the rural province of Värmland, her upbringing amidst the pastoral landscapes and rich local legends profoundly influenced her narrative style. Lagerlöf pursued a career in teaching before her literary breakthrough with the publication of her first novel, 'Gösta Berling's Saga' in 1891. Her narrative artistry continued to flourish with works such as 'Jerusalem' and 'The Wonderful Adventures of Nils,' cementing her reputation as a pioneering figure in modern Swedish literature. Lagerlöf's contribution extended to children's literature, where her innovative and educational storytelling in 'The Wonderful Adventures of Nils' earned her international acclaim. In 1909, she achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature, honored for the lofty idealism, vivid imagination, and spiritual perception that characterized her writings. Her literary style often wove together elements of nature, highlighting human and environmental interconnectedness. Lagerlöf's works, including those compiled in anthologies such as 'The Greatest Christmas Stories of All Time (Illustrated Edition),' showcase her enduring legacy as a masterful storyteller whose works continue to enchant readers around the globe. Her ability to transcend the boundaries between fantasy and reality, while embedding a deep moral compass within her tales, has positioned Lagerlöf as a seminal figure in the Scandinavian literary canon.

Produkt Details

Verlag: DigiCat

Genre: Sprache - Englisch

Sprache: English

Umfang: 365 Seiten

Größe: 10,5 MB

ISBN: 8596547400028

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