The Faber book of Christmas

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Dickens is widely credited with the invention of Christmas, but the subject is more full of surprises than conventional expectations would allow. This anthology ranges from medieval carols to Christmases spent in enforced confinement or hardship.

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Description

If the most wonderful time of year is enough to plunge you into a gloom, look no further. This collection of spirited stories and vibrant poetry will brighten your mood as it brings together Charles Dickens and Philip Larkin, W.H.Auden and Wendy Cope, Jilly Cooper and Dylan Thomas. From tales of carolling and snatched mistletoe kisses to ‘The Worst Christmas Dinner, Ever’, there’s something here to amuse and interest Christmas lovers, grinches, and everyone in between.

Additional information

Weight 0.81 kg
Dimensions 24 × 16 × 2.5 cm
Author

Publisher

Faber & Faber

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

288

Language

Edition

New edition

Dewey

808.80334 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K