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It is the waning of the year. As the twilight, often hastened by the soft blur of falling snow, encroaches more and more upon the brief day, we gather closely about our firesides, and there, heart to heart, are wont to listen as at no other period of this prosaic nineteenth century life, to tales of olden time. More than ever are we drawn together at the season of our Saviour’s birth, when the yule log glows amain and the sweet spirit of Christmas kindles within us a warmth and gladness that responds to the cheerful blaze upon the hearth.
Willis Boyd Allen was born at Kittery Point, Me., July 9, 1855; graduated at Harvard, class of 1878, and at Boston University Law School, 1881. After practicing law for a short period he retired in 1888 to devote his time to writing. His work appeared in many magazines, including Atlantic Monthly, Century, Scribner's, Harper's, Lippincott's, Munsey's and North American Review. Allen died September 11, 1938, at Crawford Notch, N.H., at the age of 83.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents an evocative collection of Victorian Christmas stories linked by a commonality of festive cheer. Exploring Christmas's long-standing legacy and interconnectedness with human sentiment and experience, the author skillfully weaves the warmth and joy of the season with a gentle thread of compassion and love. Across the chapters, readers are transported through time-honored traditions, moments of unexpected kindness, and the boundless hope Christmas brings. Whether mourning or gathering with loved ones, the characters in these stories experience Christmas in all its guises. From the humblest of street urchins to the wealthiest of businessmen, the stories capture the true meaning of the holiday. Ultimately, this book celebrates Christmas as a season of boundless love and kindness, highlighting that its spirit has been cherished for centuries, connects us to one another, and has the unique ability to spark even the coldest hearts into life. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334117541_0
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