100 Christmas Classics
Books | Fiction / Holidays
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Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
Selma Lagerlöf
Charles Dickens
Mark Twain
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Max Brand
George MacDonald
Sophie May
Louisa May Alcott
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
Mary Hartwell Catherwood
Bret Harte
Lucas Malet
Thomas Nelson Page
O. Henry
Saki
François Coppée
Maud Lindsay
Alice Hale Burnett
Walter Crane
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
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
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
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
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
F. Arnstein
James Weber Linn
Antonio Maré
Jules Simon
Marion Clifford
E. E. Hale
Georg Schuster
Matilda Betham Edwards
Angelo J. Lewis
Raymond McAlden
Pedro A. de Alarcón
Maxime du Camp
Within the tome of "100 Christmas Classics" lies an anthology that traverses the spirit of winter festivities, penned by a multitude of literary luminaries. This collection acts as a nostalgic journey through a tapestry of styles ranging from enchanting folklore to poignant realism, all centered on themes of love, joy, and the timeless human longing for connection during the holiday season. Readers can anticipate diverse narratives, each offering a unique flavor to the Christmas tradition, be it through whimsical tales that echo childhood wonder or thought-provoking reflections that resonate universally, establishing a vivid literary mosaic. The anthology is a collective endeavor featuring a remarkable array of authors, from the revered pens of Dickens and Alcott to masterful voices like Tolstoy and Chekhov. Reflecting the intersection of cultures and epochs, these stories mirror the literary tendencies of realism, romanticism, and beyond, enriching the tapestry of seasonal narratives. Contributions from notable figures such as Booker T. Washington and Hans Christian Andersen further underscore the diversity of voices, each bringing their cultural nuances and historic insights into the evocative narrative of the Christmas spirit. "100 Christmas Classics" presents an invaluable compendium for readers eager to delve into a world where tradition meets literary brilliance. It invites inquisitive minds to explore the symphony of perspectives and to discover its wealth of insights into the shared human experience. This anthology not only educates but profoundly connects readers to the heart of Christmas, making it a perfect addition to both personal collections and scholarly endeavors, fostering dialogue across the centuries amongst these masterful narratives.