Jingle All The Way: 180+ Christmas Classics in One Volume (Illustrated Edition)
By Louisa May Alcott, O. Henry, Mark Twain, Beatrix Potter, Charles Dickens, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Emily Dickinson, Robert Louis Stevenson, Rudyard Kipling, Hans Christian Andersen, Selma Lagerlöf, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Walter Scott, James Matthew Barrie, Anthony Trollope, The Brothers Grimm, L. Frank Baum, L.M. Montgomery, George MacDonald, Leo Tolstoy, Henry Van Dyke, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Clement Moore, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, William Wordsworth, Alfred Lord Tennyson, William Butler Yeats, Eleanor H. Porter, Jacob A. Riis, Susan Anne Livingston, Ridley Sedgwick, Sophie May, Lucas Malet, Juliana Horatia Ewing, Alice Hale Burnett, Ernest Ingersoll, Annie F. Johnston, Amanda M. Douglas, Amy Ella Blanchard, Carolyn Wells & Walter Crane
- Release Date: 2017-10-16
- Genre: Classics
Description
Jingle All The Way: 180+ Christmas Classics in One Volume (Illustrated Edition) stands as a monumental anthology, capturing the heart of Christmas through an impressive collection of literature that spans genres, styles, and epochs. This distinguished volume delves deeply into the essence of the holiday, presenting tales that range from the whimsical to the deeply poignant, ensconced in settings as diverse as snowy Victorian streets and mythical realms of adventure. The anthology's literary richness is accented by standout pieces that illuminate the profound human connection to tradition, hope, and rebirth, encapsulating the various manners in which Christmas has been celebrated and contemplated across time and cultures. The authors and editors included in this anthology, remarkable figures like Charles Dickens, Leo Tolstoy, and Emily Dickinson, provide a panoramic view of Christmas through a literary lens that spans continents and centuries. Collectively, their works contribute not only to the themes of joy and festivity but also to reflective moments contemplating peace, generosity, and the specter of social justice. Their diverse backgrounds and literary statures enhance the anthology's depth, presenting readers with a composite sketch of the evolving cultural and historical nuances of Christmas. For enthusiasts of classic literature, Jingle All The Way offers an unparalleled journey through the Christmas seasons of old and new. It invites readers to revisit beloved yuletides steeped in nostalgia and discover lesser-known gems, fostering a deeper appreciation for the holiday's manifold interpretations. This is an ideal volume for those who cherish the festive season and seek to explore its varied manifestations across different times and through the eyes of some of the greatest writers in literary history. Engage with this collection to witness a unique confluence of narrations that celebrate, question, and epitomize Christmas as a pivotal element of human experience.
