Christmas Tales and Christmas Verse by Eugene Field
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"Christmas Tales and Christmas Verse" by Eugene Field is a collection of Christmas-themed poetry and short stories written in the early 20th century. The work explores themes of holiday spirit, love, and nostalgia, centering around the joy and wonder associated with Christmas celebrations. Through a variety of characters and narratives, the collection highlights the magic of Christmas, touching on stories that showcase the kindness of Santa Claus, the beauty of childhood, and
the timelessness of festive traditions. The beginning of this collection introduces readers to a rich tapestry of Christmas joys and sentiments. It opens with a poignant hymn ringing in the celebration of Christ's birth, followed by a charming story of a young man named Norss who embarks on a quest for love. Guided by dreams and symbols, his journey leads him to Faia, who is fated to be his bride. As the tale unfolds, we learn about their son, Claus, whose generous spirit sets the stage for his transformation into Santa Claus, embodying the essence of giving and joy for children around the world. Overall, the opening chapters set a warm and festive tone, inviting readers into a realm of magical tales that celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Field, Eugene, 1850-1895 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Storer, Florence Edith |
| Title | Christmas Tales and Christmas Verse |
| Credits |
Produced by Jason Isbell, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christmas stories |
| Subject | Christmas -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 17630 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-17630-7 |
| Release Date | Jan 29, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 674 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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