Christmas Comes but Once a Year by John Leighton

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Author Leighton, John, 1822-1912
Illustrator Dalziel, Edward, 1817-1905
Illustrator Dalziel, George, 1815-1902
Title Christmas Comes but Once a Year
Showing What Mr. Brown Did, Thought, and Intended to Do, During That Festive Season.
Note Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Louise Hope and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary "Christmas Comes but Once a Year" by John Leighton is a comedic narrative likely written in the late 19th century. The story follows the life of Mr. John Brown, a prosperous citizen of London, as he navigates the festive chaos of the Christmas season alongside his family and various quirky neighbors. The tale captures the humorous mishaps and social absurdities typical of Victorian holiday celebrations. The opening of the book sets the scene during a bleak Christmas season, introducing the Browns—Mr. Brown, his wife, and their two daughters, among other notable characters like the pompous Captain de Camp. The narrative paints a vivid picture of the Christmas preparations, complete with whimsical details about the family's home, social aspirations, and interactions with their neighbors. Mr. Brown is characterized as a well-meaning but bumbling figure, attempting to fulfill both familial and social obligations as absurdity reigns around him. The fun-infused prose hints at delightful humor and a critical look at society's quirks during the festive period while laying the groundwork for a story filled with mishaps and endearing moments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Christmas stories
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EBook-No. 20251
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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