A visit from St. Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore

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Author Moore, Clement Clarke, 1779-1863
Illustrator Ivins, Florence Wyman, 1881-1948
Other Rogers, Bruce, 1870-1957
Title A visit from St. Nicholas
Original Publication United States: The Atlantic Monthly Press,1921.
Note Poem begins: 'Twas the night before Christmas [...]
Credits hekula03 and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary "A Visit from St. Nicholas" by Clement Clarke Moore is a classic poem written in the early 19th century. This beloved piece of literature is often categorized as a children's poem and is widely recognized for its vivid and enchanting portrayal of the jolly figure of Santa Claus. The poem captures the spirit of Christmas and has become an integral part of holiday traditions in many cultures. The narrative unfolds on Christmas Eve, detailing a peaceful household where children dream of sugar-plums as their parents settle in for the night. Suddenly, the quiet is pierced by the arrival of St. Nicholas, who comes to deliver joy and gifts. Moore describes St. Nicholas's entrance through the chimney, his bundle of toys, and his iconic jovial appearance. The poem conveys a sense of wonder and excitement as St. Nicholas ensures every stocking is filled before he departs, wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. This charming tale encapsulates the magic of the holiday season and the joy that comes with giving, making it a treasured read for families during Christmas time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Santa Claus -- Juvenile poetry
Subject Christmas -- Juvenile poetry
Subject Narrative poetry
Subject Children's poetry, American
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EBook-No. 68631
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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