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The Greatest Christmas Stories& Poems (Illustrated Edition) captures the quintessence of Christmas through a vivid tapestry of narratives and verses drawn from a rich array of cultural backdrops and literary traditions. Spanning the evocative historical landscapes sketched by Dickens, the poignant musings of Yeats, to the whimsical tales of Baum and Potter, this anthology explores the themes of hope, generosity, and wonder. The compilation not only showcases classic Christmas tales by venerable authors but also includes celebrated poems that echo the deep-rooted sentiments and traditions of the holiday season, offering readers a multidimensional experience of Christmas in different eras and through various lenses. The assembled authors are among literature's luminaries, each bringing their distinctive voices and cultural narratives to the anthology. This collection highlights not just the personal histories of these writers but also the wider literary and cultural movements they influenced or were influenced byfrom the Victorian sensibilities reflected in Trollope's writings to the Romantic elements in Wordsworth's poetry. Together, they weave a collective heritage that deepens and enriches the thematic tapestry of the anthology, allowing a diverse exploration of the ethos of Christmas across time and traditions. This anthology is an indispensable treasury for readers who cherish the holiday spirit and literary artistry. The Greatest Christmas Stories& Poems offers a unique opportunity to engage with the works of some of the most influential figures in literature, enriched with illustrations that bring each story and poem vividly to life. It invites readers to traverse historical epochs and literary styles, making it an educational journey as much as a festive celebration. For anyone seeking to immerse themselves in the literary expression of the yuletide spirit, this collection promises to educate, inspire, and entertain.

This carefully edited collection has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Contents:Christmas TalesA 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 Lagerlf)Little Gretchen and the Wooden Shoe (Elizabeth Harrison)A Letter from Santa Claus (Mark Twain)A Kidnapped Santa Claus (L. Frank Baum)The Christmas Angel (Abbie Farwell Brown)Toinette and the Elves (Susan Coolidge)Christmas at Thompson Hall (Anthony Trollope)The Mistletoe Bough (Anthony Trollope)The Fir Tree (Hans Christian Andersen)The Little Match Girl (Hans Christian Andersen)The Steadfast Tin Soldier (Hans Christian Andersen)The Snow Queen (Hans Christian Andersen)A Little Book of Christmas (John Kendrick Bangs)Christmas Every Day (William Dean Howells)Jimmy Scarecrow's Christmas (Mary E. Wilkins Freeman)Little Girl's Christmas (Winnifred E. Lincoln)The Elves and the Shoemaker (Brothers Grimm)Where Love Is, God Is (Leo Tolstoy)The Heavenly Christmas Tree (Fyodor Dostoevsky)A Visit From Saint Nicholas (Clement Moore)Happy Hearts (June Isle)The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe (Amanda M. Douglas)The Chimes (Charles Dickens)Doctor Marigold's Prescriptions (Charles Dickens). Poems & CarolsSilent NightKing Winter The Night After ChristmasThe Three Kings (Henry Wadsworth Longfellow)Christmas Bells (Henry Wadsworth Longfellow)Christmas At Sea (Robert Louis Stevenson)The Twelve Days of ChristmasMinstrels (William Wordsworth)Ring Out, Wild Bells (Alfred Lord Tennyson)Christmas In India (Rudyard Kipling)The Magi (William Butler Yeats)The Mahogany Tree (William Makepeace Thackeray)Hymn On The Morning Of Christ's Nativity (John Milton)A Christmas Carol (Samuel Taylor Coleridge)The Oxen (Thomas Hardy)The Savior Must Have Been A Docile Gentleman