Christmas Penny Readings: Original Sketches for the Season
Author : George Fenn
Publisher : Litres
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 34,18 MB
Release : 2022-05-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 5040482752
Author : George Fenn
Publisher : Litres
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 34,18 MB
Release : 2022-05-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 5040482752
Author : George Manville Fenn
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 27,98 MB
Release : 2024-01-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9361159208
George Manville Fenn "Christmas Penny Readings: Original Sketches for the Season" is a stunning collection of vacation memories that replicate the spirit of Christmas in Victorian England. Fenn's compilation, published in the 19th century, invites readers to take part in the practice of "penny readings," which made affordable literary entertainment available to a massive target audience over the holiday season. The memories in this book take area in opposition to the backdrop of a Victorian Christmas, giving readers a perception into the customs, occasions, and sentiments of the time. Fenn's narrative capabilities convey to lifestyles an extensive variety of characters and settings, each including to the overall joyous atmosphere. From blissful circle of relatives moments to sudden twists, the memories cowl a huge spectrum of feelings and thoughts. "Christmas Penny Readings" is extra than only a vacation birthday party; it also displays Victorian England's society values and traditions. Fenn's narrative is prominent via an aggregate of emotion, wit, and a profound know-how of human nature. The book's specific illustrations depict a mosaic of Christmas activities, making it a timeless addition to the literary records of holiday storytelling.
Author : Fenn George Manville
Publisher : Hardpress Publishing
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 43,59 MB
Release : 2016-06-23
Category :
ISBN : 9781318950539
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Author : George Manville Fenn
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 28,60 MB
Release : 2013-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781494281540
Twenty years ago, Hezekiah Thornypath was in Luck's way—so much so, that Luck kicked him out of it. Hez went up to London to make his fortune, and he took his wife and children with him to help to make it: Hez meant “to make his crown a pound,” as the old song says, but he did not. Either times, trade, or Hez's management was bad; things went contrary; and, as though it were a punishment for marrying against old Thornypath's wish, Hezekiah's few hundred pounds melted away, troubles came upon him, friends forsook him, and when he considered that his affairs could be no worse, he had to fetch the doctor, who came, shook his head, and in a few hours Hez and his wife were weeping bitterer tears than they had ever shed before, for the rigour of death was fast stealing away the beauty from the features of their youngest child.The house looked sad and sombre with the blinds drawn down; footsteps were hushed, and voices were heard but in a whisper—how needlessly Hez too well knew, as he gazed, with his weeping wife, upon the little sleeper. The world looked in advance one dreary desert, while hope seemed to have parted from them for ever. No friendly word of comfort was spoken, no whispered consolation—they were alone in the great city, and the tears that fell had no earthly witness.
Author : George Manville Fenn
Publisher :
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 50,97 MB
Release : 2021-11-24
Category :
ISBN :
Christmas-themed short stories, often with a strong moral lesson, were an abidingly popular annual tradition in Victorian England. Author George Manville Fenn contributes to the genre with this charming collection, which runs the gamut from spooky chillers to family bonhomie.
Author : George Manville Fenn
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,91 MB
Release : 2015-04-28
Category :
ISBN : 9781511821216
Twenty years ago, Hezekiah Thornypath was in Luck's way-so much so, that Luck kicked him out of it. Hez went up to London to make his fortune, and he took his wife and children with him to help to make it: Hez meant "to make his crown a pound," as the old song says, but he did not. Either times, trade, or Hez's management was bad; things went contrary; and, as though it were a punishment for marrying against old Thornypath's wish, Hezekiah's few hundred pounds melted away, troubles came upon him, friends forsook him, and when he considered that his affairs could be no worse, he had to fetch the doctor, who came, shook his head, and in a few hours Hez and his wife were weeping bitterer tears than they had ever shed before, for the rigour of death was fast stealing away the beauty from the features of their youngest child.
Author : Penny readings
Publisher :
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 17,73 MB
Release : 1865
Category :
ISBN :
Author : Jason F. Wright
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,70 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Children's literature
ISBN : 9781606411674
Readers across the country have been touched and forever changed by the "New York Times"-bestselling book "Christmas Jars." Now, children can feel the spirit of the Christmas Jar in this full-color illustrated children's picture book. Full color.
Author : Meredith Brokaw
Publisher :
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 43,49 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780671747978
Presents instructions on how to plan parties to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, and the New Year.
Author : Penny Dann
Publisher : Franklin Watts
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 35,87 MB
Release : 2005-10-20
Category : Christmas
ISBN : 9781843628330
Join in the festive fun with the Secret Fairies