This edition had all images removed.
Title: Christmas Tales and Christmas Verse
Note: Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jason Isbell, Sankar Viswanathan, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "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.)
Author: Field, Eugene, 1850-1895
Illustrator: Storer, Florence Edith
EBook No.: 17630
Published: Jan 29, 2006
Downloads: 160
Language: English
Subject: Christmas stories
Subject: Christmas -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Christmas Tales and Christmas Verse
Note: Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jason Isbell, Sankar Viswanathan, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "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.)
Author: Field, Eugene, 1850-1895
Illustrator: Storer, Florence Edith
EBook No.: 17630
Published: Jan 29, 2006
Downloads: 160
Language: English
Subject: Christmas stories
Subject: Christmas -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.