Twas the Night before Christmas: By Clement Clarke Moore : Illustrated (English Edition) [Kindle-editie] beoordelingen het boek quotes

About Twas the Night before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore How is this book unique? E-reader & tablet formatted, Font Adjustments 100% Original content Unabridged Edition Author Biography Inside Illustrations included "A Visit from St. Nicholas", more commonly known as "The Night Before Christmas" and "‍ '​Twas the Night Before Christmas" from its first line, is a poem first published anonymously in 1823, and later attributed to Clement Clarke Moore, who acknowledged authorship in 1837. The poem, which has been called "arguably the best-known verses ever written by an American", is largely responsible for some of the conceptions of Santa Claus from the mid-nineteenth century to today, and has had a massive impact on the history of Christmas gift giving. Prior to the poem, American ideas about St. Nicholas and other Christmastide visitors varied considerably. It became a popular poem which was set to music and was recorded by many artists.