Author: Connie Willis
Publisher: Library of America
ISBN: 159853713X
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 467
Book Description
** A New York Times New and Noteworthy Book ** Library of America and Connie Willis present 150 years of diverse, ingenious, and uniquely American Christmas stories Christmas took on its modern cast in America, and over the last 150 years the most magical time of the year has inspired scores of astonishingly diverse and ingenious stories. Library of America joins with acclaimed author Connie Willis to present a unparalleled collection of American stories about Christmas, literary gems that showcase how the holiday became one of the signature aspects of our culture. Spanning from the origins of the American tradition of holiday storytelling in the wake of the Civil War to today, this is the biggest and best anthology of American Christmas stories ever assembled. From ghost stories to the genres of crime, science fiction, fantasy, westerns, humor, and horror, stories of Christmas morning, gifts, wise men, nativities, family, commercialism, and dinners from New York to Texas to outer space, this anthology reveals the evolution of Christmas in America--as well as the surprising ways in which it has remained the same.
American Christmas Stories
Author: Connie Willis
Publisher: Library of America
ISBN: 159853713X
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 467
Book Description
** A New York Times New and Noteworthy Book ** Library of America and Connie Willis present 150 years of diverse, ingenious, and uniquely American Christmas stories Christmas took on its modern cast in America, and over the last 150 years the most magical time of the year has inspired scores of astonishingly diverse and ingenious stories. Library of America joins with acclaimed author Connie Willis to present a unparalleled collection of American stories about Christmas, literary gems that showcase how the holiday became one of the signature aspects of our culture. Spanning from the origins of the American tradition of holiday storytelling in the wake of the Civil War to today, this is the biggest and best anthology of American Christmas stories ever assembled. From ghost stories to the genres of crime, science fiction, fantasy, westerns, humor, and horror, stories of Christmas morning, gifts, wise men, nativities, family, commercialism, and dinners from New York to Texas to outer space, this anthology reveals the evolution of Christmas in America--as well as the surprising ways in which it has remained the same.
Publisher: Library of America
ISBN: 159853713X
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 467
Book Description
** A New York Times New and Noteworthy Book ** Library of America and Connie Willis present 150 years of diverse, ingenious, and uniquely American Christmas stories Christmas took on its modern cast in America, and over the last 150 years the most magical time of the year has inspired scores of astonishingly diverse and ingenious stories. Library of America joins with acclaimed author Connie Willis to present a unparalleled collection of American stories about Christmas, literary gems that showcase how the holiday became one of the signature aspects of our culture. Spanning from the origins of the American tradition of holiday storytelling in the wake of the Civil War to today, this is the biggest and best anthology of American Christmas stories ever assembled. From ghost stories to the genres of crime, science fiction, fantasy, westerns, humor, and horror, stories of Christmas morning, gifts, wise men, nativities, family, commercialism, and dinners from New York to Texas to outer space, this anthology reveals the evolution of Christmas in America--as well as the surprising ways in which it has remained the same.
A Treasury of African American Christmas Stories
Author: Bettye Collier-Thomas
Publisher: Beacon Press
ISBN: 0807027839
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
An Esquire “Best Christmas Book to Read During the Holidays” A collection of Christmas stories written by African-American journalists, activists, and writers from the late 19th century to the modern civil rights movement. Back in print for the first time in over a decade, this landmark collection features writings from well-known black writers, activists, and visionaries such as Pauline Hopkins, Langston Hughes, and John Henrik Clarke along with literary gems from rediscovered writers. Originally published in African American newspapers, periodicals, and journals between 1880 and 1953, these enchanting Christmas tales are part of the black literary tradition that flourished after the Civil War. Edited and assembled by esteemed historian Dr. Bettye Collier-Thomas, the short stories and poems in this collection reflect the Christmas experiences of everyday African Americans and explore familial and romantic love, faith, and more serious topics such as racism, violence, poverty, and racial identity. Featuring the best stories and poems from previous editions along with new material including “The Sermon in the Cradle” by W. E. B. Du Bois, A Treasury of African American Christmas Stories celebrates a rich storytelling tradition and will be cherished by readers for years to come.
Publisher: Beacon Press
ISBN: 0807027839
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
An Esquire “Best Christmas Book to Read During the Holidays” A collection of Christmas stories written by African-American journalists, activists, and writers from the late 19th century to the modern civil rights movement. Back in print for the first time in over a decade, this landmark collection features writings from well-known black writers, activists, and visionaries such as Pauline Hopkins, Langston Hughes, and John Henrik Clarke along with literary gems from rediscovered writers. Originally published in African American newspapers, periodicals, and journals between 1880 and 1953, these enchanting Christmas tales are part of the black literary tradition that flourished after the Civil War. Edited and assembled by esteemed historian Dr. Bettye Collier-Thomas, the short stories and poems in this collection reflect the Christmas experiences of everyday African Americans and explore familial and romantic love, faith, and more serious topics such as racism, violence, poverty, and racial identity. Featuring the best stories and poems from previous editions along with new material including “The Sermon in the Cradle” by W. E. B. Du Bois, A Treasury of African American Christmas Stories celebrates a rich storytelling tradition and will be cherished by readers for years to come.
Christmas stories. Pictures from Italy and American notes
Author: Charles Dickens
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1218
Book Description
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 1218
Book Description
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Author: Library of Congress
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
Languages : en
Pages : 1608
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
Languages : en
Pages : 1608
Book Description
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Author: Library of Congress. Cataloging Policy and Support Office
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
Languages : en
Pages : 1614
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
Languages : en
Pages : 1614
Book Description
Library of Congress Subject Headings: A-E
Author: Library of Congress. Subject Cataloging Division
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Subject headings
Languages : en
Pages : 1468
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Subject headings
Languages : en
Pages : 1468
Book Description
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Author: Library of Congress. Office for Subject Cataloging Policy
Publisher:
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Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
Languages : en
Pages : 1534
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
Languages : en
Pages : 1534
Book Description
Christmas Stories and Plays
Author: Ada Maria Skinner
Publisher:
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Category : Christmas plays
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
A collection of Christmas stories, poems, and plays, including the words and music to The first Noël, O holy night, The cherry tree carol, and We three kings of orient are.
Publisher:
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Category : Christmas plays
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
A collection of Christmas stories, poems, and plays, including the words and music to The first Noël, O holy night, The cherry tree carol, and We three kings of orient are.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Author: Library of Congress. Subject Cataloging Division
Publisher: Washington, D.C. : Cataloging Distribution Service, Library of Congress
ISBN:
Category : Subject headings
Languages : en
Pages : 1348
Book Description
Publisher: Washington, D.C. : Cataloging Distribution Service, Library of Congress
ISBN:
Category : Subject headings
Languages : en
Pages : 1348
Book Description
Stories by American Authors: Marse Chan, by T. N. Page. Mr. Bixby's Christmas visitor, by C. S. Gage. Eli, by C. H. White. Young Strong of "The Clarion," by Milicent W. Shinn. How old Wiggins wore ship, by Captain R. T. Coffin. "
Author:
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Category : American fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description