Denslow’s Night Before Christmas
Denslow’s Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore is a beautifully illustrated edition published by Courier Corporation on August 20, 2014. This book presents the beloved holiday poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” which has delighted readers for nearly 200 years. Known for its iconic opening line, “’Twas the night before Christmas,” this edition features vibrant illustrations by W. W. Denslow, the original illustrator of The Wizard of Oz, enhancing the classic tale with expressive full-color artwork.
Readers will find that this edition not only preserves the charm of Moore’s original poem but also brings it to life through Denslow’s artistic interpretation. The book spans 80 pages and is suitable for those interested in juvenile fiction, particularly themes surrounding holidays and celebrations, especially Christmas and Advent. This vivid reproduction is drawn from the 1902 first edition, offering a nostalgic glimpse into the past while remaining accessible to contemporary audiences.
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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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