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Lädt ... Wenceslas: The Eternal Christmas Storyvon Geraldine McCaughrean
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Good King Wenceslas looked out On the Feast of Stephen, When the snow lay round about, Deep and crisp and even . . . The age-old carol of Good King Wenceslas and his page--who set out on a bitter winter night to deliver the spirit of Christmas--is retold in this lavishly illustrated storybook. The majestic images in rich, soft oil pastels are a perfect complement to this much-loved tale. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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A clear metaphor for the Christian's relationship to God, the relationship between Peter and Wenceslas is given depth and emotional power in McCaughrean's retelling of the story. Although not historically accurate - there was a St. Wenceslas, involved in the conversion of Bohemia to Christianity, but the story contained in the carol was invented by John Mason Neale in 1853, when he penned the words to Good King Wenceslas - this still makes for an admiral and moving Christmas tale, one which emphasizes the importance of compassion and generosity, and of following in Christ's footsteps. I found the story moving, and appreciated the wintry landscapes captured in Christian Birmingham's artwork. The illustrations sometimes has a blurred, indistinct quality to them - they were almost impressionistic at times - but somehow that felt appropriate, as if we the readers were watching everything unfold through falling snow. Recommended to anyone looking for good Christmas picture-books and/or carol retellings. ( )