A Classic Christmas: Classic Stories and Seasonal Poetry

A Classic Christmas is a 320-page collection of classic holiday stories and seasonal poetry, including Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol and Clement Clarke Moore's “'Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Its mix of familiar works and pieces by authors such as Louisa May Alcott makes it a focused seasonal read and a potential gift for readers who enjoy literary Christmas collections.

At a glance

Includes A Christmas Carol and “'Twas the Night Before Christmas,” alongside other vintage Christmas stories and poems.
Features work by Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and Hans Christian Andersen.
A compact 320-page anthology positioned as a holiday gift and keepsake.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

Combines two widely known Christmas works with additional stories and poetry in one volume.
The short-story and poem format offers variety rather than a single continuous narrative.
Listed dimensions and weight make it a relatively small-format book for gifting or seasonal reading.

Cons

Its contents focus on classic Christmas literature, so it is not a general-purpose fiction anthology.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Publication
Publisher	Thomas Nelson
Publication date	October 1, 2019
Language	English
Print length	320 pages

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	10.9 ounces
Dimensions	5.19 x 1.08 x 7.4 inches

Identifiers
ISBN-10	0785232222
ISBN-13	978-0785232223

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers seeking a collection of classic Christmas stories and seasonal poems.
Gift buyers looking for a holiday-themed book for someone who enjoys vintage literature.
Readers who want A Christmas Carol and “'Twas the Night Before Christmas” together with other selections.

Less suited to

Readers looking for contemporary holiday fiction or a non-Christmas anthology.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

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Customer feedback describes the contents as worthwhile short stories and a strong Christmas compilation, with gift-giving also mentioned positively. That feedback suits the listed mix of familiar classics and seasonal poetry, though it reflects customer impressions rather than a guarantee that every selection will appeal to every reader.

Positive themes

Customers describe the short stories and book content positively.
Customers regard it as a Christmas compilation and a suitable gift.

Frequently asked questions

Which familiar works are included?

The listing names Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol and Clement Clarke Moore's “'Twas the Night Before Christmas,” along with other vintage stories and poems.

Which authors are represented?

The listing mentions Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and Hans Christian Andersen, among others.

How long is the book?

The listed print length is 320 pages.

Is this positioned as a gift book?

Yes. The listing describes it as a giftable collection and holiday keepsake, and customer feedback also praises it as a Christmas gift.