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A Merry Christmas: And Other Christmas Stories (Penguin Christmas Classics)

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One of six beloved Christmas classics in collectible hardcover editions A Merry Christmas collects the treasured holiday tales of Louisa May Alcott, from the dearly familiar Yuletide benevolence of Marmee and her “little women” to the timeless “What Love Can Do,” wherein the residents of a boarding house come together to make a lovely Christmas for two poor girls. Wildly popular at the time of their publication—readers deluged Alcott with letters demanding sequels—and drawing on Alcott’s family and experiences in the abolitionist and women’s suffrage movements, these stories have the authentic texture and detail of Christmas in nineteenth-century America, while their emphasis on generosity and charity make them timeless embodiments of the Christmas spirit. Penguin Christmas Classics Give the gift of literature this Christmas. Penguin Christmas Classics honor the power of literature to keep on giving through the ages. The six volumes in the series are not only our most beloved Christmas tales, they also have given us much of what we love about the holiday itself. A Christmas Carol revived in Victorian England such Christmas hallmarks as the Christmas tree, holiday cards, and caroling. The Yuletide yarns of Anthony Trollope popularized throughout the British Empire and around the world the trappings of Christmas in London. The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus created the origin story for the presiding spirit of Christmas as we know it. The holiday tales of Louisa May Alcott shaped the ideal of an American Christmas. The Night Before Christmas brought forth some of our earliest Christmas traditions as passed down through folk tales. And The Nutcracker inspired the most famous ballet in history, one seen by millions in the twilight of every year. Beautifully designed hardcovers—with foil-stamped jackets, decorative endpapers, and nameplates for personalization—in a small trim size that makes them perfect stocking stuffers, Penguin Christmas Classics embody the spirit of giving that is at the heart of our most time- honored stories about the holiday. Collect all six Penguin Christmas Classics: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Christmas at Thompson Hall: And Other Christmas Stories by Anthony Trollope The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum A Merry Christmas: And Other Christmas Stories by Louisa May Alcott The Night Before Christmas by Nikolai Gogol The Nutcracker by E. T. A. Hoffmann For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Classics (October 8, 2014)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 160 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0143122460


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 63


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.13 x 0.71 x 7.6 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #906,953 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #4,715 in Holiday Fiction (Books) #21,973 in Classic Literature & Fiction #43,602 in Literary Fiction (Books)


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  • A treasure chest of literary gems
I have long adored Louisa May Alcott. This compilation of stories warmed my heart. It was just the balm my heart needed. The simply joys and charity of the characters reminded me of the goodness we must focus on daily regardless of circumstances. You must read this delightful treasure chest of literary gems. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2022 by Kindle Customer LLH

  • Give it a chance! Good book! I recommend it!
I've wanting to get a copy for myself for awhile and I'm glad that I get it!! I was able to get it in time for December/Christmas time and it was old time stories but I enjoyed them! I recommend buying it!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2021 by Steff

  • A must own!
A must own for all Louisa May Alcott fans! This collection of heart warming stories was just perfect to curl up and read this Christmas season! The book itself is absolutely gorgeous as well!
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2018 by Tyson

  • Beautiful Books
Love these books. The jackets are so pretty. I keep them laying out at Christmas. Very nice books to read as well.
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2018 by FrenchFreak

  • Enjoyable
Seven short stories. "Kate's Choice" is so good it alone is worth the price of the book. This book would make a nice gift for someone during the Christmas holiday season.
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2020 by ♫NewHorizons♫

  • ... was a child -- her stories are magical - great reads for young and old alike
I have been reading Louisa May Alcott since I was a child -- her stories are magical - great reads for young and old alike. These are classics you never grow tired of.
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2015 by Shama M King

  • Sweet book
It's a quick read. The writing is sweet, old-fashioned as are the way the sentiments are expressed, but it was a pleasant read after Christmas.
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2021 by Lynn H. Wyvill

  • Sweet little book.
A sweet Christmas collection of short stories.
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2018 by Toni

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