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Some Christmas Stories Annotated
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Book Synopsis Ghosts of Christmas Past by : Neil Gaiman
Download or read book Ghosts of Christmas Past written by Neil Gaiman and published by John Murray. This book was released on 2018-10-02 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A present contains a monstrous secret. An uninvited guest haunts a Christmas party. A shadow slips across the floor by firelight. A festive entertainment ends in darkness and screams. Who knows what haunts the night at the dark point of the year? This collection of seasonal chillers looks beneath Christmas cheer to a world of ghosts and horrors, mixing terrifying modern fiction with classic stories by masters of the macabre. From Neil Gaiman and M. R. James to Muriel Spark and E. Nesbit, there are stories here to make the hardiest soul quail - so find a comfy chair, lock the door, ignore the cold breath on your neck and get ready to welcome in the real spirits of Christmas.
Book Synopsis Annotated Christmas Carol by : Charles Dickens
Download or read book Annotated Christmas Carol written by Charles Dickens and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2004 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The celebrated annotator of "The Wizard of Oz" and "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" has now prepared a sumptuous new edition of the Dickens classic.
Book Synopsis Christmas Stories by : Charles Dickens
Download or read book Christmas Stories written by Charles Dickens and published by . This book was released on 1868 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Twelve Classic Christmas Stories by : Timothy Larsen
Download or read book Twelve Classic Christmas Stories written by Timothy Larsen and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2024-09-03 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A feast of great literature—12 Classic Christmas Stories all in one volume! Celebrate this magical season with some of the greatest literary figures in history. The wisdom and warmth of Christmas are wrapped in the stories of beloved and gifted authors such as Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, O. Henry, G. K. Chesterton, Willa Cather, Conan Doyle, Washington Irving, George MacDonald, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anthony Trollope, and other classic storytellers. Not only will you be immersed in the Christmas spirit, but you will draw from the insight of historian Dr. Timothy Larsen who introduces each tale, sharing with readers the history, background, and inspiration behind the literature. This collection invites us to contemplate and savor all that is good and true about God’s redemptive story and our call to be Christ-like. The stories call us to generosity, reconciliation, and sacrifice. They encourage us to live with joy and gratitude. Hope and wonder abound as gather your family around the fire and read aloud the Twelve Classic Christmas Stories. Increasing our love for great tales and for Christmas, this beautiful hardcover book is the perfect gift.
Book Synopsis A Christmas Carol by : Charles Dickens
Download or read book A Christmas Carol written by Charles Dickens and published by Everyman's Library. This book was released on 1994-09-27 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A gorgeous hardcover edition of the timeless holiday classic, featuring stunning full-color illustrations by Arthur Rackham, with a gilt-stamped cloth cover, acid-free paper, sewn bindings, and a silk ribbon marker. No holiday season is complete without Charles Dickens's dramatic and heartwarming story of the transformation of miserly Ebenezer Scrooge through the efforts of the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Set on a cold Christmas Eve in Victorian London, and featuring Scrooge's long-suffering and mild-mannered clerk, Bob Cratchit; Bob’s kindhearted son, Tiny Tim; and a host of colorful characters, A Christmas Carol was an instant hit and has been beloved ever since by generations of readers of all ages.
Book Synopsis A Christmas Memory by : Truman Capote
Download or read book A Christmas Memory written by Truman Capote and published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2014-10-28 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reminiscence of a Christmas shared by a seven-year-old boy and a sixtyish childlike woman, with enormous love and friendship between them.
Book Synopsis Some Christmas Stories Annotated by : Charles Dickens
Download or read book Some Christmas Stories Annotated written by Charles Dickens and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-03 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charles Dickens' work is ranked among the finest writing in the Western canon, and the author specialized in seasonal stories to warm the hearts of his adoring fans during the holiday season. This collection of Christmas-themed tales are an entertaining read during the holidays or any time you need a quick pick-me-up.
Book Synopsis Annotated Secret Garden by : Frances Hodgson Burnett
Download or read book Annotated Secret Garden written by Frances Hodgson Burnett and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2007-10-09 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The much-loved tale that has been read by generations of children is now annotated and includes more than 100 stunning illustrations.
Book Synopsis The Bible and the Believer by : Marc Zvi Brettler
Download or read book The Bible and the Believer written by Marc Zvi Brettler and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2012-10-18 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Three leading biblical scholars from the Jewish, Catholic, and Protestant faiths show how a critical approach to the Bible can complement religious readings"--Page [2] of jacket.
Download or read book The Wilson Bulletin written by and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 710 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Short Stories: The Return of Sherlock Holmes, His Last Bow and The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes (Non-Slipcased Edition) (Vol. 2) (The Annotated Books) by : Arthur Conan Doyle
Download or read book The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Short Stories: The Return of Sherlock Holmes, His Last Bow and The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes (Non-Slipcased Edition) (Vol. 2) (The Annotated Books) written by Arthur Conan Doyle and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2005 with total page 1110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collects Doyle's short stories that star Sherlock Holmes, each of which is annotated to provide literary and cultural details about Victorian society, and also includes biographies of Holmes, Dr. Watson, and the author himself.
Book Synopsis The Annotated Hans Christian Andersen (The Annotated Books) by : Hans Christian Andersen
Download or read book The Annotated Hans Christian Andersen (The Annotated Books) written by Hans Christian Andersen and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2007-11-17 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A richly entertaining and informative collection of Hans Christian Andersen's stories, annotated by one of America's leading folklore scholars. In her most ambitious annotated work to date, Maria Tatar celebrates the stories told by Denmark's "perfect wizard" and re-envisions Hans Christian Andersen as a writer who casts his spell on both children and adults. Andersen's most beloved tales, such as "The Emperor's New Clothes," "The Ugly Duckling," and "The Little Mermaid," are now joined by "The Shadow" and "Story of a Mother," mature stories that reveal his literary range and depth. Tatar captures the tales' unrivaled dramatic and visual power, showing exactly how Andersen became one of the world's ten most translated authors, along with Shakespeare, Dickens, and Marx. Lushly illustrated with more than one hundred fifty rare images, many in full color, by artists such as Arthur Rackham and Edmund Dulac, The Annotated Hans Christian Andersen will captivate readers with annotations that explore the rich social and cultural dimensions of the nineteenth century and construct a compelling portrait of a writer whose stories still fascinate us today.
Download or read book Wilson Library Bulletin written by and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 680 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Wilson Bulletin for Librarians written by and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 666 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Festive Chronicles: Some Christmas Stories, Old Christmas, Christmas at Thompson Hall (Some Christmas Stories by Charles Dickens/ Old Christmas: from the Sketch Book of Washington Irving by Washington Irving/ Christmas at Thompson Hall by Anthony Trollope) by : Charles Dickens
Download or read book Festive Chronicles: Some Christmas Stories, Old Christmas, Christmas at Thompson Hall (Some Christmas Stories by Charles Dickens/ Old Christmas: from the Sketch Book of Washington Irving by Washington Irving/ Christmas at Thompson Hall by Anthony Trollope) written by Charles Dickens and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-06-22 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book 1: Embrace the festive spirit with “Some Christmas Stories by Charles Dickens.” Charles Dickens, the master of Victorian literature, presents a collection of heartwarming and poignant tales that capture the essence of Christmas. From the iconic "A Christmas Carol" to lesser-known gems, Dickens weaves narratives that celebrate the joy, generosity, and redemption associated with the holiday season. Book 2: Step into the enchanting world of yuletide traditions with “Old Christmas: From the Sketch Book of Washington Irving” by Washington Irving. Irving's collection transports readers to the warmth of Christmas celebrations in 19th-century England, offering a delightful blend of nostalgia, folklore, and festive cheer. This charming work reflects Irving's admiration for the customs and merriment of the holiday season. Book 3: Experience a Victorian Christmas with “Christmas at Thompson Hall by Anthony Trollope.” Anthony Trollope, a prolific Victorian novelist, presents a novella that explores the joys and challenges of a family Christmas. Set against the backdrop of Thompson Hall, Trollope's narrative captures the nuances of family dynamics, love, and the spirit of Christmas in a quintessentially Victorian setting.
Download or read book The Annotated Origin written by Darwin and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2009-05-30 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species is one of the most important and yet least read scientific works in the history of science. The Annotated Origin is a facsimile of the first edition of 1859, and is accompanied by James T. Costa’s marginal annotations, drawing on his extensive experience with Darwin’s ideas in the field, lab, and classroom.
Download or read book The Gift of the Magi written by O. Henry and published by Amila Jay. This book was released on 2021-12-22 with total page 11 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Gift of the Magi" is a short story by O. Henry first published in 1905. The story tells of a young husband and wife and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very little money. As a sentimental story with a moral lesson about gift-giving, it has been popular for adaptation, especially for presentation at Christmas time.
