Christmas Stories from the South's Best Writers
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ISBN: 158980600X / Publisher: Pelican Publishing, August 2008
A festive array of eleven holiday stories evokes the Christmas traditions, customs, and celebrations of the South in works by some of the region's top authors, including Olympia Vernon, Elizabeth Spencer, and Pulitzer Prize winner Robert Olen Butler, highlighted by striking watercolor illustrations. Original.
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As a season for family, feasting, gifts, and giving, Christmastime brings with it a host of traditions, beliefs, and stories. With an impressive ensemble of award-winning writers, including Pulitzer Prize winner Robert Olen Butler, critically acclaimed Olympia Vernon, and Guggenheim Fellow Elizabeth Spencer, the 11 stories in this anthology offer a range of poignant ruminations on the Christmas season. From the touching account of a handyman's enduring gift to a wealthy child to a father's reconciliation with his estranged, troubled daughter and a lonely judge's attempt to open his heart to his neighbors, this collection is a celebration of family, love, and understanding. With maturity and depth, the stories in this anthology evoke strong emotions in a way only the finest literature can. Accompanied by striking watercolor illustrations, these Southern Christmas tales will be sure to captivate generations to come.
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