A Literary Christmas

by Samuel Pepys, William Wordsworth, Thomas Hardy, et al.

Book Overview

For as long as Christmas has been celebrated, poets and writers have sought to explore every aspect of it, from the story of the nativity to the festive traditions families worldwide have established over the centuries. And such works have forever changed the way we think about the holiday. Where would Christmas be today without Ebenezer Scrooge or "'Twas the Night Before Christmas"? A Literary Christmas is a seasonal compendium that collects...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0712309683
• ISBN13: 9780712309684
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: British Library
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 8.5"