Down the Chimney: 100+ Most Treasured Christmas Novels & Stories in One Volume (Illustrated)

Down the Chimney: 100+ Most Treasured Christmas Novels & Stories in One Volume (Illustrated)

Por Louisa May Alcott, Willis Boyd Allen, Alphonse Daudet, Amanda M. Douglas, Hans Christian Andersen, André Theuriet, Armando Palacio Valdés, F. Arnstein, Baron George Gordon Byron Byron, Beatrix Potter, Gustavo Adolfo Becquer, Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, Amy Ella Blanchard, Booker T. Washington, A. S. Boyd, Elbridge S. Brooks, Brothers Grimm, Alice Hale Burnett, Anton Chekhov, Kate Upson Clark, Marion Clifford, Walter Crane, Phebe A. Curtiss, Pedro A. de Alarcón, Frederick E. Dewhurst, Charles Dickens, Edgar Wallace, Matilda Betham Edwards, Eleanor H. Porter, Elia W. Peattie, Juliana Horatia Ewing, Florence L. Barclay, François Coppée, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Grace Margaret Gallaher, George Macdonald, Guy de Maupassant, E. E. Hale, Elizabeth Harkison, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Bret Harte, Henry Van Dyke, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Ernest Ingersoll, J. M. Barrie, Jacob A. Riis, Annie F. Johnston, Katherine Pyle, Nellie C. King, Florence M. Kingsley, Winifred M. Kirkland, L. Frank Baum, M. A. L. Lane, Leo Tolstoy, Angelo J. Lewis, Maud Lindsay, James Weber Linn, Lucas Malet, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Madame d'Aulnoy, F. E. Mann, Marcel Prévost, Antonio Maré, Mary Hartwell Catherwood, Max Brand, Maxime Du Camp, Raymond McAlden, Olive Thorne Miller, Harrison S. Morris, O. Henry, Benito Pérez Galdós, Marjorie L. C. Pickthall, Edward A. Rand, Robert E. Howard, Anna Robinson, Saki, Sara Barducco, Georg Schuster, Susan Anne Livingston Ridley Sedgwick, Selma Lagerlöf, Jules Simon, Nora A. Smith, Sophie May, F. L. Stealey, Jay T. Stocking, T. H. Thomas, Thomas Nelson Page, Anthony Trollope, Mark Twain, Vernon Lee, Anne Hollingsworth Wharton, Lucy Wheelock, William John Locke, Isabel Cecilia Williams

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Sinopsis

Down the Chimney: 100+ Most Treasured Christmas Novels & Stories in One Volume (Illustrated) offers readers an enchanting journey through the diverse landscapes of Christmas tales. This anthology seamlessly unites timeless classics, enchanting folklore, and heartwarming tales across a myriad of genres and styles, from the deeply romantic to the keenly satirical. Its breadth is beyond comparison, capturing the magical essence of Christmas through narratives that evoke the spirit of giving, reflection, and togetherness. Without singling out any author, the anthology shines with tales that define the richness of the season, each a luminary in its own right within the illustrious company of narratives. The collection represents a tapestry of literary greatness, with contributions from iconic authors such as Dickens, Twain, Lagerl??f, Alcott, and many more. These authors, hailing from varied cultural backgrounds and literary movements, join forces to enrich the reader'Äôs comprehension of the Christmas spirit. From the realism of Russian literature to the whimsical folklore of the Brothers Grimm, and the moral allegories of Tolstoy, the anthology offers a nuanced exploration of themes such as hope and redemption. Each writer, a master in their own domain, presents a facet of Christmas that resonates universally and eternally. For those seeking to explore the multiplicity of Christmas narratives, Down the Chimney is an indispensable companion. Readers are invited to immerse themselves in this expertly edited collection that brings together a symphony of voices and styles, each contributing a unique insight into one of the world's most celebrated holidays. With rich illustrations and a diversity of tales, this anthology not only educates and entertains but also fosters a deeper dialogue between the woven stories from varied authors and time periods. This volume serves as a testament to the enduring power and universal allure of Christmas storytelling.

Isabel Cecilia Williams