Lyt når som helst, hvor som helst

Nyd den ubegrænsede adgang til tusindvis af spændende e- og lydbøger - helt gratis

  • Lyt og læs så meget du har lyst til
  • Opdag et kæmpe bibliotek fyldt med fortællinger
  • Eksklusive titler + Mofibo Originals
  • Opsig når som helst
Start tilbuddet
DK - Details page - Device banner - 894x1036

Tales for Christmas Eve: Enchanting Victorian Christmas tales exploring human nature and societal norms

Sprog
Engelsk
Format
Kategori

Romantik

In "Tales for Christmas Eve," Rhoda Broughton compiles a captivating collection of stories that explore themes of mystery, nostalgia, and the supernatural, all set against the enchanting backdrop of the Christmas season. Broughton'Äôs literary style, characterized by her vivid prose and keen psychological insight, draws readers into a world where the familiar tradition of Christmas intertwines with elements of the uncanny. Each tale unfolds with a sense of intricate plotting and rich character development, inviting a reflective engagement with the festive spirit through a lens of intrigue and moral complexity, reminiscent of Victorian literary traditions. Rhoda Broughton, an accomplished English novelist born in the 19th century, developed her literary voice amidst the cultural upheavals of her time. Her experiences as a woman writer in an era where female authors were often marginalized have imbued her works with a distinctive perspective. Broughton's penchant for the gothic and the macabre, combined with her fascination for societal norms, clearly informed her intention in crafting these Christmas tales that both celebrate and critique the season. This collection is highly recommended for readers seeking to enrich their holiday traditions with thoughtful literature. "Tales for Christmas Eve" not only entertains but also provokes contemplation on the deeper meanings of Christmas, making it an excellent companion for cozy winter nights or festive gatherings.

© 2023 Good Press (E-bog): 4066339527744

Release date

E-bog: 10. juli 2023

Andre kan også lide...

  1. The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories Ken Liu
  2. This Is How You Lose The Time War Max Gladstone
  3. The Victorian Women Writers Collection Edith Wharton
  4. Krampus Brom
  5. Victorian Anthologies: Ghosts - Volume 2 Various authors
  6. Mere: The Darkly Atmospheric Historical Fiction Debut of 2025 Danielle Giles
  7. Twelfth Night William Shakespeare
  8. The Golem and the Djinni Helene Wecker
  9. The Melancholy of Untold History: A Novel Minsoo Kang
  10. White Queen Philippa Gregory
  11. Black Sun Rebecca Roanhorse
  12. An Unkindness of Magicians Kat Howard
  13. The Rules of Magic: A Novel Alice Hoffman
  14. The Hearing Trumpet Leonora Carrington
  15. The Bad Boy of Athens Daniel Mendelsohn
  16. The Covent Garden Ladies: The inspiration behind ITV show HARLOTS Hallie Rubenhold
  17. Crooked Plow: A Novel Itamar Vieira Junior
  18. The Square of Sevens: A BBC Two Between the Covers Book Club Pick Laura Shepherd-Robinson
  19. Queen Victoria's Mysterious Daughter: A Biography of Princess Louise Lucinda Hawksley
  20. The Strange Nathan Ballingrud
  21. The Strangest Family: The Private Lives of George III, Queen Charlotte and the Hanoverians Janice Hadlow
  22. The Yellow Wallpaper Charlotte Perkins Gillman
  23. Far From the Tree: Parents, Children and the Search for Identity Andrew Solomon
  24. Shipping News Annie Proulx
  25. The Good People Hannah Kent
  26. Tender is the Flesh Agustina Bazterrica
  27. A Book of American Martyrs: A Novel Joyce Carol Oates
  28. The Looking Glass House Vanessa Tait
  29. Ripeness: A breathtaking story of love and the search for belonging Sarah Moss
  30. Crooked Cross Sally Carson
  31. Ours Phillip B. Williams
  32. The Complete Stories of Leonora Carrington Leonora Carrington
  33. Nelly Dean Alison Case
  34. Sultana's Dream Begum Rokeya
  35. Wylding Hall Elizabeth Hand
  36. The Road to Dalton: A Novel Shannon Bowring
  37. The Doll: The Lost Short Stories Daphne Du Maurier
  38. Judas Amos Oz
  39. The Furies: Women, Vengeance, and Justice Elizabeth Flock
  40. Dissolution C.J. Sansom
  41. Melvill Rodrigo Fresán
  42. Fanny Herself: A Passionate Instinct Edna Ferber
  43. The Amendments: A beautiful, moving story about womanhood every book club needs to read Niamh Mulvey
  44. Only Here, Only Now: A Novel Tom Newlands

Vælg dit abonnement

  • Over 600.000 titler

  • Download og nyd titler offline

  • Eksklusive titler + Mofibo Originals

  • Børnevenligt miljø (Kids Mode)

  • Det er nemt at opsige når som helst

Flex

For dig som vil prøve Mofibo.

89 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • 20 timer/måned

  • Gem op til 100 ubrugte timer

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Prøv gratis
Den mest populære

Premium

For dig som lytter og læser ofte.

129 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • 100 timer/måned

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Start tilbuddet

Unlimited

For dig som lytter og læser ubegrænset.

149 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • Ubegrænset adgang

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Start tilbuddet

Family

For dig som ønsker at dele historier med familien.

Fra 179 kr. /måned
  • 2-6 konti

  • 100 timer/måned pr. konto

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Kun 39 kr. pr. ekstra konto

  • Ingen binding

2 konti

179 kr. /måned
Prøv gratis