Down the Chimney: 100+ Most Treasured Christmas Novels & Stories in One Volume (Illustrated) (ePub)
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Down the Chimney: 100+ Most Treasured Christmas Novels & Stories in One Volume (Illustrated) offers a uniquely comprehensive collection that celebrates the diversity and warmth of the holiday spirit through a remarkable array of literary styles and themes....
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Down the Chimney: 100+ Most Treasured Christmas Novels & Stories in One Volume (Illustrated) offers a uniquely comprehensive collection that celebrates the diversity and warmth of the holiday spirit through a remarkable array of literary styles and themes. This anthology showcases the richness of Christmas narratives, spanning from heartwarming tales of family gatherings to poignant reflections on the season's spirit of giving and reconciliation. Within these pages, readers will find a meticulously curated selection of works that traverse the spectra of genre and geography, highlighting the universal appeal and multifaceted nature of Christmas storytelling. The inclusion of illustrated content further enriches the reader's experience, bringing to life the festive settings and characters that populate these stories. The contributing authors and editors to this anthology represent an impressive diaspora of literary talent, each contributing their unique voice to the overarching theme of Christmas. Among them are luminaries such as Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, Charles Dickens, and Leo Tolstoy, whose works have deeply influenced the fabric of holiday literature. Through their narratives, these authors collectively navigate the complexities of human emotion and societal norms within the context of Christmas, offering insights that are at once cultural, historical, and deeply personal. This collection harmonizes the disparate voices of the 19th and early 20th centuries, charting the evolution of Christmas literature and its role in shaping societal meanings of the holiday. Down the Chimney invites readers into a world where the spirit of Christmas is explored through a kaleidoscope of perspectives. It is an essential volume for those who seek to delve deeper into the richness of holiday narratives and appreciate the breadth of human experience they encapsulate. This anthology stands as a testimony to the enduring power of storytelling in fostering connections, understanding, and empathy across diverse cultures and historical periods. A treasure trove of literary heritage, this book promises to be a cherished addition to any collection, perfect for holiday enthusiasts, literary scholars, and anyone in between who wishes to bask in the timeless glow of Christmas storytelling.
Autoren-Porträt von Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, Alphonse Daudet, William John Locke, Guy de Maupassant, Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer, Benito Pérez Galdós, Armando Palacio Valdés, Susan Anne Livingston Ridley Sedgwick, Anthony Trollope, Marcel Prévost, Beatrix Potter, Selma Lagerlöf, Mary Hartwell Catherwood, Bret Harte, Lucas Malet, Thomas Nelson Page, O. Henry, Saki, François Coppée, Maud Lindsay, Alice Hale Burnett, Walter Crane, Charles Dickens, André Theuriet, Amy Ella Blanchard, Isabel Cecilia Williams, Amanda M. Douglas, Edgar Wallace, Booker T. Washington, Olive Thorne Miller, Vernon Lee, Anne Hollingsworth Wharton, Kate Upson Clark, Mark Twain, Ernest Ingersoll, Willis Boyd Allen, F. L. Stealey, L. Frank Baum, J. M. Barrie, Eleanor H. Porter, Annie F. Johnston, Jacob A. Riis, Elbridge S. Brooks, Edward A. Rand, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Florence L. Barclay, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Harrison S. Morris, Robert E. Howard, Marjorie L. C. Pickthall, Hans Christian Andersen, Henry Van Dyke, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anton Chekhov, Leo Tolstoy, Max Brand, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Madame D'Aulnoy, A. S. Boyd, Juliana Horatia Ewing, Brothers Grimm, Nora A. Smith, Phebe A. Curtiss, Nellie C. King, Lucy Wheelock, Frederick E. Dewhurst, George Macdonald, Jay T. Stocking, Anna Robinson, Florence M. Kingsley, M. A. L. Lane, Elizabeth Harkison, F. E. Mann, Winifred M. Kirkland, Katherine Pyle, Grace Margaret Gallaher, Elia W. Peattie, Sophie May, F. Arnstein, James Weber Linn, Antonio Maré, Jules Simon, Marion Clifford, E. E. Hale, Georg Schuster, Matilda Betham Edwards, Angelo J. Lewis, Raymond Mcalden, Louisa May Alcott, Pedro A. de Alarcón, Maxime Du Camp
Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson (1832-1910) was a towering figure in Norwegian literature, whose work encapsulates the spirit of the national romantic movement of the 19th century. Born in Kvikne, Norway, he was not only a novelist but also a playwright, poet, and influential cultural personality. Bjørnson is renowned for his commitment to social issues and national independence, often regarded as a spokesperson for the Norwegian people. His literary prowess was acknowledged when he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1903 'as a tribute to his noble, magnificent, and versatile poetry, which has always been distinguished by both the freshness of its inspiration and the rare purity of its spirit' (NobelPrize.org). Beyond social and lyrical poetry, Bjørnson's legacy includes works such as 'Synnøve Solbakken' and 'En fallit' (A Bankruptcy), which showcase his command over rural-themed stories and powerful psychological dramas, respectively. The referenced collection 'Down the Chimney: 100+ Most Treasured Christmas Novels & Stories in One Volume (Illustrated)' highlights his versatility, showcasing how Bjørnson's narrative artistry enriches the holiday literature canon. His deep connection to Norwegian identity, coupled with universal themes, has rendered his oeuvre valuable to both the scholarly community and general readership. Bjørnson's impact on Norwegian literature is rivaled only by his contemporary Henrik Ibsen, and together they have left an indelible mark on Scandinavian cultural history.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autoren: Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson , Alphonse Daudet , William John Locke , Guy de Maupassant , Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer , Benito Pérez Galdós , Armando Palacio Valdés , Susan Anne Livingston Ridley Sedgwick , Anthony Trollope , Marcel Prévost , Beatrix Potter , Selma Lagerlöf , Mary Hartwell Catherwood , Bret Harte , Lucas Malet , Thomas Nelson Page , O. Henry , Saki , François Coppée , Maud Lindsay , Alice Hale Burnett , Walter Crane , Charles Dickens , André Theuriet , Amy Ella Blanchard , Isabel Cecilia Williams , Amanda M. Douglas , Edgar Wallace , Booker T. Washington , Olive Thorne Miller , Vernon Lee , Anne Hollingsworth Wharton , Kate Upson Clark , Mark Twain , Ernest Ingersoll , Willis Boyd Allen , F. L. Stealey , L. Frank Baum , J. M. Barrie , Eleanor H. Porter , Annie F. Johnston , Jacob A. Riis , Elbridge S. Brooks , Edward A. Rand , Harriet Beecher Stowe , Florence L. Barclay , E. T. A. Hoffmann , Harrison S. Morris , Robert E. Howard , Marjorie L. C. Pickthall , Hans Christian Andersen , Henry Van Dyke , Lucy Maud Montgomery , Anton Chekhov , Leo Tolstoy , Max Brand , Fyodor Dostoevsky , Madame D'Aulnoy , A. S. Boyd , Juliana Horatia Ewing , Brothers Grimm , Nora A. Smith , Phebe A. Curtiss , Nellie C. King , Lucy Wheelock , Frederick E. Dewhurst , George Macdonald , Jay T. Stocking , Anna Robinson , Florence M. Kingsley , M. A. L. Lane , Elizabeth Harkison , F. E. Mann , Winifred M. Kirkland , Katherine Pyle , Grace Margaret Gallaher , Elia W. Peattie , Sophie May , F. Arnstein , James Weber Linn , Antonio Maré , Jules Simon , Marion Clifford , E. E. Hale , Georg Schuster , Matilda Betham Edwards , Angelo J. Lewis , Raymond Mcalden , Louisa May Alcott , Pedro A. de Alarcón , Maxime Du Camp
- Altersempfehlung: Ab 2 Jahre
- 2023, 9285 Seiten, Englisch
- Verlag: DigiCat
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- ISBN-13: 8596547765882
- Erscheinungsdatum: 27.12.2023
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