A Classic Christmas, Louisa May Alcott
A Classic Christmas, Louisa May Alcott
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A Classic Christmas
A Collection of Timeless Stories and Poems

Author: Louisa May Alcott, Charles Dickens, Hans Christian Andersen

Narrator: Henry O. Arnold, Brooke Bryant, Nan Gurley, Barry Scott, Gabe Wicks

Unabridged: 5 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 10/01/2019

Synopsis

This beautiful, giftable Christmas collection features timeless works from well-known authors that will become a precious holiday keepsake.Perhaps no Christmas novel is more beloved than Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol, and no holiday poem more well-known than Clement Clarke Moore’s “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Together these classic literary masterpieces warm our hearts and remind us of the joy and love to be discovered anew each Christmas morning.A Classic Christmas features both of these traditional works, as well as other vintage poems and stories that celebrate the timeless truths of the holiday season. This cheerful, collectible treasury makes a wonderful gift for the reader in your life and reminds us that simple gifts of the heart and memories made with loved ones truly are the most meaningful of all. With additional pieces from Louisa May Alcott, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Hans Christian Andersen, and more, A Classic Christmas will become a beloved holiday keepsake—one that will be enjoyed by the whole family for years to come.Perfect as a stocking stuffer or as a host or hostess giftHardcover, giftable sizeMakes a lovely keepsake companion to A Vintage Christmas and A Timeless ChristmasIncludes hopeful and encouraging Christmas stories

About Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens was born in 1812 near Portsmouth where his father was a clerk in the Navy pay office. The family moved to London in 1823, but their fortunes were severely impaired. Dickens was sent to work in a blacking-warehouse when his father was imprisoned for debt. Both experiences deeply affected the future novelist. In 1833 he began contributing stories to newspapers and magazines, and in 1836 started the serial publication of Pickwick Papers. He began Oliver Twist in 1837, followed by Nicholas Nickleby (1838) and The Old Curiosity Shop (1840-41). A Christmas Carol appeared in 1843, David Copperfield in 1850. In later works, such as Bleak House (1853) and Little Dorrit (1857), Dickens's social criticism became more radical and his comedy more savage. He published Hard Times in 1854, A Tale of Two Cities in 1859, and Great Expectations in 1860. His last novel, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, was never completed and he died on June 9, 1870.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Carolyn Marie on December 28, 2020

An absolutely beautiful collection of classic Christmas stories and poems! This was perfect for me being such a lover of classic literature and the Christmas season!......more

Goodreads review by Celeste on December 14, 2024

Like the other books in this series, A Classic Christmas delivers the nostalgia and hope I crave during the Christmas season. It highlights the true reasons for the season, the importance of Christ’s birth, and generosity, and kindness. This particular collection includes one of the most famous stor......more

Goodreads review by Patricia on December 27, 2023

These lovely stories were told with such vigor and grace. I thoroughly enjoyed all of the stories. Job well done.......more

Goodreads review by Staci on December 16, 2023

This is a fantastic collection of Christmas stories and poems. The narrator for A Christmas Carol is very good and really adds even more depth to the already great story. I also enjoyed the other short stories and poems. This is one we will read over and over.......more

Goodreads review by Cathie (ClassyLibrarian) on November 28, 2024

Spent an enjoyable Thanksgiving evening reading this collection of stories and poems. Perfect way to usher in the holiday season.......more

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