Why the Chimes Rang (Illustrated) - Couverture souple

Alden, Raymond McDonald; Greenland, Katherine Hayward

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1481259377 ISBN 13 : 9781481259378

Editeur : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2012

Synopsis

A Heartwarming Classic of Christmas Wonder, Courage, and Timeless Moral Tales

Discover the treasured collection that has touched readers’ hearts for more than a century. Why the Chimes Rang brings together Raymond Macdonald Alden’s most beloved modern fairy tales—stories filled with kindness, imagination, bravery, and the quiet beauty of doing what is right.

At the center of this classic lies the unforgettable Christmas tale “Why the Chimes Rang.” Two young brothers set out on a long winter walk to attend a Christmas service at a far-off church—famous for its chimes that have not rung in generations. Along the way, they encounter someone in desperate need. One act of compassion changes everything, revealing the true spirit of giving and awakening the long-silent chimes in a moment of wonder and grace. It is a story cherished by families, teachers, and generations of children for its warmth and meaning.

This collection also includes other richly imaginative stories—such as “The Knights of the Silver Shield” and “In the Great Walled Country”—each offering gentle lessons in bravery, generosity, and integrity. Whether read aloud at bedtime, shared during holiday traditions, or enjoyed independently, these tales inspire children to love virtue and choose what is right, even when it is difficult.

Perfect for family reading time, classroom libraries, and seasonal celebrations, this beautiful anthology invites readers into a world where courage matters, kindness transforms, and simple goodness carries extraordinary power.

Rediscover a timeless classic that continues to illuminate hearts—especially at Christmas—year after year.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Raymond Macdonald Alden (1873 – 1924) was an American scholar and educator, born in New Hartford, N. Y. He studied at Rollins College, Fla., and at the University of Pennsylvania, from which he graduated in 1894. He took post-graduate studies there at Penn and at Harvard. In 1894-95 he was instructor in English at Columbian (now George Washington) University; in 1896-97 assistant in English at Harvard; and in 1898-99 senior fellow in English at the University of Pennsylvania. He was chosen to fill the position of assistant professor of English literature and rhetoric at Leland Stanford, Jr., University in 1899, then became associate professor there in 1909. He accepted the chair of English at the University of Illinois in 1911. He edited several plays of Shakespeare and other Elizabethan dramatists and in 1910 an edition of Thoreau's Walden. Alden also became known as a contributor to educational journals and short stories to magazines. In 1913 he edited an edition of Shakespeare's Sonnets and A Lover's Complaint.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1481259377
• ISBN 13: 9781481259378
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 106
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible