Christmas Stories: "Jest 'Fore Christmas" and "The Night Before Christmas" (eBook)
100 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654734685-2 (EAN)
Eugene Field, known for his humorous and sentimental poetry and tales, was influenced by the domestic joys and the cultural celebrations of the times. His works reflect an innate understanding of childhood innocence and a profound appreciation for the simple pleasures in life. This collection is as much a testament to Field's mastery of evoking nostalgia as it is an homage to the Christmas season, tying into the broader Victorian cultural milieu that cherished the holiday as a pinnacle of family and communal harmony.
'The Night Before Christmas' is a beloved classic, and Field's 'Jest 'Fore Christmas' adds its own endearing charm, making this amalgamation indispensable for those who pine for the traditional essence of Christmas. Scholars and enthusiasts of American literature will find in these stories an artifact of cultural history—a kinship with the past that is both enlightening and heartwarming. The volume is recommended for readers seeking to immerse themselves in the quintessential Christmas experience, as it was once envisioned in the age of Eugene Field and Clement Clarke Moore.
Eugene Field (1850–1895) is best remembered as an American writer who made his mark in the realm of children's poetry and humorous essays. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Field pursued his literary career with a whimsical and sentimental style that endeared him to readers of all ages. While he contributed to a variety of newspapers, including the Denver Tribune and the Chicago Daily News, his legacy is firmly entrenched in the realms of children's literature and light verse. Field's penchant for blending humor with pathos found delightful expression in his Christmas tales, notably 'Jest 'Fore Christmas' and 'The Night Before Christmas,' both of which elucidate the joys and anticipations of the holiday season through the eyes of children. His body of work often revolves around childhood innocence and nostalgia, and is characterized by its engaging rhyme schemes and rhythmic cadences, qualities that have established his poems as perennial favorites. The charm and simplicity of Field's verses in 'A Little Book of Western Verse' (1889) and 'With Trumpet and Drum' (1892) reflect the author's unique ability to celebrate and immortalize the whimsical wonders of childhood, making him a fondly remembered figure in American literature long after his passing at the age of 45. Field's contribution to children's poetry remains significant, as his works continue to be enjoyed for their lyrical beauty and heartwarming wit.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 16.9.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Lyrik / Dramatik ► Lyrik / Gedichte |
Schlagworte | 19th century poets • American Literature • American poetry • children's Christmas stories • Christmas literary works • christmas poetry • Classic • Eugene Field poems • holiday classics • lyrical literature • The Night before Christmas • Victorian era poetry |
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