On Christmas: A Seasonal Anthology by Gyles Brandreth (English) Hardcover Book

Description: On Christmas by Gyles Brandreth A seasonal anthology of Christmas-themed writings to savour during the highs and lows of Christmas Day. This delightful book offers a diverse array of classic and contemporary writers who have expressed their thoughts about Christmas over the centuries - with joy, nostalgia and dazzling wit. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A seasonal anthology of Christmas-themed writings to savour during the highs and lows of Christmas Day.A seasonal anthology of Christmas-themed writings to savour during the highs and lows of Christmas Day.This delightful anthology-described in Gyles Brandreths introduction as "a plumpudding stuffed with good things"-offers an array of writers, both old and new,who have expressed their thoughts about Christmas with joy, nostalgia, grumpiness,and wit. Devour in one sitting, or savor at your leisure through the long winter nights.On Christmas includes selections from Charles Dickens, William Sandys, DeborahBull, C.S. Lewis, Saint Bonaventure, Clement A. Miles, Robert Benchley, QuentinCrisp, the Koran, Queen Victoria, Anthony Trollope, Francis Kilvert, Samuel Pepys,Fyodor Dostoevsky, Jerome K. Jerome, Edmond de Goncourt, Mrs Beeton, KathyLette, Paul Fournier, Anton Chekhov, Charles Dudley Warner, Sue Townsend,O. Henry, Suhel Seth, Saki, Ali Smith, William Makepeace Thackeray, HenryLawson, Guy de Maupassant, Will Self, and P.G. Wodehouse. Notes An unusual and varied anthology that contains both contemporary and classic writers on the festive season. Author Biography Gyles Brandreth is a writer, broadcaster, former MP and government whip, chancellorof the University of Chester, president of the Oscar Wilde Society, and, withhis wife, cofounder of the Teddy Bear Museum at Newby Hall in North Yorkshire.His many books include a history of Christmas pantomime and a novel about themystery of Santa Claus, Who Is Nick Saint? Review "This compact little book, handsomely produced, includes some enterprising choices, ranging from the Koran to Ali Smith, and concluding with an essay by P.G. Wodehouse, Just What I Wanted, that was published in Vanity Fair in 1915 but remains perfectly apposite today." —"The Best Christmas Books of 2017," Evening Standard (UK) "One of the best stocking-filler books of 2017." —The Guardian (UK)"On Christmas, a Notting Hill anthology of yuletide essays from contributors as varied as Charles Dickens, C.S. Lewis, and Anton Chekhov, has a crimson binding vivid enough to toast the retinas like holiday chestnuts. This is obviously a publisher that likes to have fun." —Danny Heitman, The Weekly Standard "On Christmas: A Seasonal Anthology offers something for everyone...packing in a range of old and new voices, motley viewpoints and diverse modes of writing...this charming little book hits the spot." —Malcolm Forbes, Star Tribune "A perfect stocking stuffer for readers is this slim, hardback anthology of superb stories of and about Christmas...its certain to please any lover of great literature." —Bayou Catholic Monthly Promotional Perfect Christmas gift. An unusual and varied anthology containing both classic and contemporary writers on Christmas. High-profile Introduction writer Gyles Brandreth with popular appeal. Review Quote "This compact little book, handsomely produced, includes some enterprising choices, ranging from the Koran to Ali Smith, and concluding with an essay by P.G. Wodehouse, Just What I Wanted, that was published in Vanity Fair in 1915 but remains perfectly apposite today." --"The Best Christmas Books of 2017," Evening Standard (UK) "One of the best stocking-filler books of 2017." -- The Guardian (UK) " On Christmas , a Notting Hill anthology of yuletide essays from contributors as varied as Charles Dickens, C.S. Lewis, and Anton Chekhov, has a crimson binding vivid enough to toast the retinas like holiday chestnuts. This is obviously a publisher that likes to have fun." --Danny Heitman, The Weekly Standard Details ISBN1910749680 Publisher Notting Hill Editions Year 2017 ISBN-10 1910749680 ISBN-13 9781910749685 Format Hardcover Author Gyles Brandreth Media Book Pages 192 Language English DEWEY 808.80334 Short Title On Christmas Subtitle A Seasonal Anthology Edited by Brandreth, Gyles Publication Date 2017-11-01 UK Release Date 2017-11-01 Imprint Notting Hill Editions Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2017-11-01 Audience General AU Release Date 2017-10-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:117002129;

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