A visit from St. Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore
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About this eBook
| Author | Moore, Clement Clarke, 1779-1863 |
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| Illustrator | Ivins, Florence Wyman, 1881-1948 |
| Other | Rogers, Bruce, 1870-1957 |
| Title | A visit from St. Nicholas |
| Original Publication | United States: The Atlantic Monthly Press,1921. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | Poem begins: 'Twas the night before Christmas [...] |
| Credits | hekula03 and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Summary | "A Visit from St. Nicholas" by Clement Clarke Moore is a classic poem written in the early 19th century. This beloved piece of literature is often categorized as a children's poem and is widely recognized for its vivid and enchanting portrayal of the jolly figure of Santa Claus. The poem captures the spirit of Christmas and has become an integral part of holiday traditions in many cultures. The narrative unfolds on Christmas Eve, detailing a peaceful household where children dream of sugar-plums as their parents settle in for the night. Suddenly, the quiet is pierced by the arrival of St. Nicholas, who comes to deliver joy and gifts. Moore describes St. Nicholas's entrance through the chimney, his bundle of toys, and his iconic jovial appearance. The poem conveys a sense of wonder and excitement as St. Nicholas ensures every stocking is filled before he departs, wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. This charming tale encapsulates the magic of the holiday season and the joy that comes with giving, making it a treasured read for families during Christmas time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Santa Claus -- Juvenile poetry |
| Subject | Christmas -- Juvenile poetry |
| Subject | Narrative poetry |
| Subject | Children's poetry, American |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 68631 |
| Release Date | Jul 28, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 107 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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