The Dover Anthology of Classic Christmas Stories

Experience the warmth and wonder of Christmas through the masterful storytelling of some of our greatest literary minds. Sixteen classic stories capture the enduring appeal of the Christmas tradition, all wrapped in lore with heartwarming narratives of redemption and humorous tales of everyday life. Selections include "A Country Christmas, and How It Came True" by Louisa May Alcott, "A Kidnapped Santa Claus" by L. Frank Baum, "The Burglar's Christmas" by Willa Cather, "A Christmas Tree" by Charles Dickens, "The Elves and the Shoemaker" by the Brothers Grimm, "The Christmas Banquet" by Nathaniel Hawthorne, "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry, "Christmas; or, the Good Fairy" by Harriet Beecher Stowe, "Where Love Is, There God Is Also" by Leo Tolstoy, and "A Letter from Santa Claus" by Mark Twain. Beautifully written and deftly crafted, these timeless classics have been cherished for generations, reminding us of the true meaning of Christmas.