Publisher's Synopsis
A Christmas Interlude is a delightful collection of famous Yuletide stories, poems, and plays compiled by the renowned illustrator and author, Randolph Caldecott. The book features a diverse range of works from some of the most celebrated writers and poets of all time, including Charles Dickens, William Shakespeare, Christina Rossetti, and many others. The stories in this collection capture the true spirit of Christmas, with heartwarming tales of love, family, and generosity. From the classic A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens to the lesser-known but equally charming The Story of the Other Wise Man by Henry Van Dyke, readers will be transported to a world of festive cheer and goodwill.The poems included in A Christmas Interlude are equally enchanting, with works like Clement Clarke Moore's 'Twas the Night Before Christmas and Robert Frost's Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening evoking the magic of the holiday season. Finally, the book also includes a selection of Christmas plays, perfect for those looking to stage a festive production. From the humorous The Christmas Pudding by Anthony Trollope to the touching A Child's Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas, these plays are sure to delight audiences of all ages.Overall, A Christmas Interlude is a wonderful addition to any holiday bookshelf, offering a treasure trove of timeless tales, poems, and plays that capture the joy and wonder of Christmas.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
