Christmas Stories: "Jest 'Fore Christmas" and "The Night Before Christmas" by Field et al.
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"Christmas Stories: 'Jest 'Fore Christmas' and 'The Night Before Christmas'" by Field et al. is a collection of festive poems written in the late 19th century. The primary topic of the book revolves around the joy, magic, and anticipation associated with the Christmas season, featuring themes of family, childhood innocence, and the spirit of giving. The book includes two iconic Christmas poems: "The Night Before Christmas," attributed to Clement Clarke Moore, which
narrates the enchanting visit of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, delighting readers with its vivid imagery and rhythmic storytelling. The narrator describes the quiet scene before Santa’s arrival, culminating in a joyful depiction of Santa and his reindeer delivering gifts. In contrast, "Jest 'Fore Christmas" by Eugene Field captures the playful perspective of a boy named Willie as he reflects on the behavior expected of children during the Christmas season. Through humorous verses, Willie expresses his mischievous nature while trying to be good in anticipation of Christmas and all the delights it brings. Together, these poems evoke a sense of nostalgia and warmth, making them a timeless part of holiday celebrations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Field, Eugene, 1850-1895 |
|---|---|
| Author | Moore, Clement Clarke, 1779-1863 |
| Title | Christmas Stories: "Jest 'Fore Christmas" and "The Night Before Christmas" |
| Credits | Produced by An Anonymous Project Gutenberg Volunteer |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Christmas poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48724 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-48724-3 |
| Release Date | Apr 22, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 117 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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