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100 1 _aBeeching, H. C.
_q(Henry Charles),
_d1859-1919
245 1 2 _aA book of Christmas verse
250 _a2nd edition, revised.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2023-06-06
508 _aTim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"A Book of Christmas Verse" by H. C. Beeching is a collection of Christmas-themed poetry written in the late 19th century. This anthology presents a rich selection of carols and poems that celebrate the spirit of Christmas, focusing on themes such as joy, hope, and the nativity story. The collection features works from various poets, both traditional and contemporary, making it a delightful read for those interested in the literary and cultural expressions of Christmas. The opening of this collection sets a tone of warmth and festivity, introducing readers to the first few carols which evoke a sense of joy and celebration surrounding the Christmas season. It begins with "Welcome Yule," a festive welcoming of the festive time, and continues with reflections on the Virgin Mary and the nativity narrative, drawing from both traditional and medieval themes. Poets express their reverence for the birth of Christ, intertwining religious sentiments with pastoral scenes, creating a rich tapestry of celebration that invites readers to engage with the musical and spiritual nuances of the holiday. Overall, the beginning establishes a festive mood, blending lyrical beauty with the timeless joy of Christmas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: Oxford University Press, 1926
653 _aChristmas -- Poetry
653 _aCarols
653 _aChristmas poetry
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/bookofchristmasv0000beec/page/n5/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70928
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