DigiCat presents the Anthony Trollope Christmas collection with the greatest stories author dedicated to this most beloved holiday season. Content: Christmas at Thompson Hall Christmas Day at Kirkby Cottage The Mistletoe Bough Not if I Know It The Two Generals Harry Heathcote of Gangoil Catherine Carmichael; or Three Years Running The Two Heroines of Plumplington The Widow's Mite The Telegraph Girl

One of five beloved Christmas classics A Merry Christmas collects the treasured holiday tales of Louisa May Alcott, from the dearly familiar Yuletide benevolence of Marmee and her “little women” to the timeless “What Love Can Do,” wherein the residents of a boarding house come together to make a lovely Christmas for two poor girls. Wildly popular at the time of their publication—readers deluged Alcott with letters demanding sequels—and drawing on Alcott’s family and experiences in the abolitionist and women’s suffrage movements, these stories have the authentic texture and detail of Christmas in nineteenth-century America, while their emphasis on generosity and charity make them timeless embodiments of the Christmas spirit. Penguin Christmas Classics Give the gift of literature this Christmas. Penguin Christmas Classics honor the power of literature to keep on giving through the ages. The five volumes in the series are not only our most beloved Christmas tales, they also have given us much of what we love about the holiday itself. A Christmas Carol revived in Victorian England such Christmas hallmarks as the Christmas tree, holiday cards, and caroling. The Yuletide yarns of Anthony Trollope popularized throughout the British Empire and around the world the trappings of Christmas in London. The holiday tales of Louisa May Alcott shaped the ideal of an American Christmas. The Night Before Christmas brought forth some of our earliest Christmas traditions as passed down through folk tales. And The Nutcracker inspired the most famous ballet in history, one seen by millions in the twilight of every year. Collect all five Penguin Christmas Classics: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Christmas at Thompson Hall: And Other Christmas Stories by Anthony Trollope A Merry Christmas: And Other Christmas Stories by Louisa May Alcott The Night Before Christmas by Nikolai Gogol The Nutcracker by E. T. A. Hoffmann

In 'The Complete Works of Anthony Trollope', readers are provided with a comprehensive collection of Trollope's literary works, including novels, short stories, plays, articles, essays, and memoirs. Trollope's writing style is characterized by his precise observations of Victorian society and his keen insights into human nature. His novels often explore themes of love, power, and social class, making them both entertaining and thought-provoking reads. Trollope's works are an important contribution to the Victorian literary canon, capturing the complexities of the time period with wit and nuance. This collection allows readers to delve into the full range of Trollope's literary talents and explore the depth of his storytelling abilities. Anthony Trollope, a prolific Victorian writer, drew inspiration from his own experiences as a civil servant and his observations of British society. His keen eye for detail and his sharp wit have made his works enduring classics that continue to be studied and enjoyed today. Trollope's ability to create richly drawn characters and compelling narratives has solidified his place as one of the most important writers of the Victorian era. I highly recommend 'The Complete Works of Anthony Trollope' to readers who enjoy Victorian literature and are interested in exploring the complexities of human relationships and societal norms. Trollope's works offer a fascinating glimpse into the world of the Victorian era, while providing timeless insights into human nature that resonate with readers of all ages.

This collection is a treasury of short fiction by great writers of the past two centuries. As a literary subject, Christmas has inspired everything from intimate domestic dramas to fanciful flights of the imagination, and the full range of its expression is represented in this anthology.