The Big Book of Christmas Treasure Tales

Washington Irving - Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson - Selma Lagerlof - Charles Dickens - Twain Mark - Harriet Beecher Stowe - Martin Luther - Robert Louis Stevenson - William Shakespeare - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow - Max Brand - William Wordsworth - Carolyn Wells - Charles MacKay - John Addington Symonds - Sophie May - Louisa May Alcott - Henry Van Dyke - Arthur Conan Doyle - Frances Hodgson Burnett - Andrew Lang - Frances Ridley Havergal - Alphonse Daudet - William John Locke - Walter Scott - Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer - John Leighton - Booth Tarkington - Ralph Henry Barbour - Benito Pérez Galdós - Ruth McEnery Stuart - Alice Duer Miller - Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell - Armando Palacio Valdés - William Morris - Anthony Trollope - Marcel Prévost - Kipling Rudyard - Beatrix Potter - Robert Herrick - Mary Hartwell Catherwood - Emily Dickinson - Bret Harte - Hamilton Wright Mabie - Meredith Nicholson - Lucas Malet - Parker Butler Ellis - Isaac Watts - James Russell Lowell - Willa Cather - Hawthorne Nathaniel - James Whitcomb Riley - Thomas Nelson Page
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In 'The Big Book of Christmas Treasure Tales', Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson compiles an expansive anthology of the most beloved Yuletide narratives, encompassing a variety of genres including novels, short stories, poems, and carols that have shaped the literary canon of Christmas. Readers will discover a rich tapestry of festive classics, from the poignant 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry to the venerable verses of 'Ring Out, Wild Bells' by Alfred Lord Tennyson. Bjørnson's curatorial finesse is evident as he interweaves timeless works with lesser-known gems, all while capturing the diverse cultural essence of Christmas through the prism of literature. The collection is presented with an eye for both literary quality and seasonal charm, offering an immersive experience into the spirit of the holiday. Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, a revered figure in Norwegian literature and a Nobel laureate, perhaps found inspiration for creating this collection from his own engagement with themes of identity, community, and tradition concepts deeply entwined with the Christmas season. His personal literary footprint, characterized by a poetic realism and national romanticism, echoes through the selections, hinting at the universal longing for warmth, generosity, and connection during the holiday period. By encompassing works from international literary greats, Bjørnson underscores the shared human experiences central to Christmas, transcending any one tradition or geography. 'The Big Book of Christmas Treasure Tales' is a must-read for aficionados of classic literature and anyone looking to rekindle their holiday spirit. It is a literary hearth around which readers of all ages can gather, finding solace and joy in tales that celebrate the profound simplicity and deep complexities of the human experience. It is an invitation to revisit the storied past of Christmas traditions and to instill new memories with the turn of each page. For the literary connoisseur and the Christmas enthusiast alike, this anthology is a treasured addition to any winter library, promising to delight and inspire for generations to come.