Christmas Poems & Carols - Premium Collection: Illustrated
Robert Louis Stevenson · Henry Wadsworth Longfellow · Charles Kingsley · William Wordsworth · Walter Scott · Thomas Hardy · Samuel Taylor Coleridge · Rudyard Kipling · Emily Dickinson · Clement Clarke Moore · John Milton · Sara Teasdale · William Butler Yeats · Alfred Lord Tennyson · James Montgomery · William Thackeray
Dec 2023 · DigiCat
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The 'Christmas Poems & Carols - Premium Collection' is a curated anthology that celebrates the festive spirit of Christmas through a tapestry of poetic voices and styles. This collection boasts a remarkable range of themes from joy, reflection, to the profound sense of wonder that characterizes the holiday season. The anthology's strength lies not only in the diversity of its literary styles—ranging from the romantic to the gothic, and the modern—but also in the significance of the works included. Standout pieces create a mosaic of contemplations on Christmas, framing the holiday in lights both celebratory and introspective, thus offering readers a rich, multifaceted experience of the Yuletide narrative. The contributing authors and editors, spanning centuries, bring together a blend of cultural and literary movements—Romanticism, Victorian Literature, and Modernism, among others—imbuing the collection with depth and a sense of historical context. The varied backgrounds of figures such as Robert Louis Stevenson and Emily Dickinson contribute to the anthology's kaleidoscopic view of Christmas, enriching the reader's understanding by juxtaposing the quiet, reflective winters with the vibrant, communal celebrations of the season. Such diversity highlights the universality of Christmas sentiments, underscored by the personal imprints of each poet. This anthology is recommended for readers seeking to immerse themselves in the festive spirit through a literary lens. 'Christmas Poems & Carols - Premium Collection' offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the holiday's many facets—from its joyous celebrations to its quiet moments of reflection—through a rich array of poetic voices and styles. It is an invitation to engage with the season's traditions and emotions in a way that is both celebratory and thought-provoking, providing an educational journey through the varied insights and cultural contexts that have shaped the way we experience Christmas today.
About the author
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a distinguished Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer known for his imaginative craft and masterful storytelling. Born in Edinburgh, Stevenson was initially trained to follow the family tradition in lighthouse engineering, but his keen interest in literature led him to pursue writing as his life's work. His literary contributions span various genres, including adventure fiction, horror, and lyrical poetry, making him one of the most versatile writers of his time. Stevenson's works are celebrated for their vivid descriptions, memorable characters, and profound psychological insights. Among his most acclaimed novels are 'Treasure Island', 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde', 'Kidnapped', and 'The Master of Ballantrae'. His collection 'Christmas Poems & Carols - Premium Collection' is lesser-known compared to his adventure tales but is reflective of his broad literary range and his ability to capture the festive spirit in his verses. Stevenson's narrative style often intertwined romanticism with realism, revealing the complexities of human nature and the struggles between good and evil. Stevenson's impact on literature is profound, as he continues to inspire readers and writers with his timeless works and his philosophical musings on life and art (Kiely, 1987). His contributions remain particularly significant in adventure and horror genres, where his imaginative and suspenseful plots have set a high standard for subsequent literature.
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