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Denslow's Night Before Christmas: Illustrated Classics Volume 5 (Denslow's Illustrated Classics) - Softcover
Synopsis
A newly-restored classic from the famed illustrator of The Wizard of Oz
From one of the most well-known illustrators of all time comes this beautiful version of Clement C. Moore's classic holiday poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas." Best known by its opening line "Twas the night before Christmas...", this classic has been read and enjoyed by families for generations.
In 1902, William Wallace Denslow created a magical new version, decorated with beautiful, vibrant illustrations. These illustrations tell the story as never before. And in this updated version, those illustrations have been carefully restored for today's generation.
This Christmas, enjoy the story with your family as never before. And be sure to check out the complete series of Denslow's Illustrated Classics, published by Timeless Reads.
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!
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From the Back Cover
Nearly 200 years ago a distinguished professor of classics wrote a charming holiday poem to amuse his children. "A Visit from St. Nicholas" traveled from Clement C. Moore's family circle into the hearts of people around the world. Today it is best known by its opening line, "’Twas the night before Christmas . . ."
This beautiful gift edition features an interpretation of the Yuletide classic by W. W. Denslow, the original illustrator of L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz books. Denslow's bright and expressive full-color illustrations add a whole new dimension to the familiar tale. This vivid new version was reproduced from the 1902 first edition.
Dover (2014) republication of the edition originally published by G. W. Dillingham Co. Publishers, New York, 1902.
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About the Author
Clement Clarke Moore (1779–1863) was American Professor of Oriental and Greek Literature at a New York City seminary where he also served as a Professor of Divinity and Biblical Learning. His immortal poem, originally titled "A Visit from St. Nicholas," set the template for today's vision of Santa Claus, from the white beard to the eight reindeer.W. W. Denslow (1856–1915) is famous as the original illustrator of L. Frank Baum's many stories from the land of Oz. Denslow recognized that his work appealed to a young audience and his aim was to make children's books filled with "good, clean, wholesome fun."
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- PublisherCreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
- Publication date2015
- ISBN 10 1517430283
- ISBN 13 9781517430283
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages72
- IllustratorDenslow William Wallace
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