Beasley's Christmas Party

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Beasley's Christmas Party

by Booth Tarkington

EN·~1 hours·8 chapters

Chapters

8 total

Beasley's Christmas Party, by Booth Tarkington

0:03

BEASLEY'S CHRISTMAS PARTY - By Booth Tarkington

0:08

I

6:25

II

18:10

III

14:13

IV

8:46

V

16:40

VI

32:38

Description

The narrator, a fresh‑off‑the‑press reporter, wanders the quiet, moon‑lit streets of Wainwright and is drawn to a charming, old‑brick house that seems to promise warmth and community. Its modest grandeur, framed by maple trees and a sprawling lawn, evokes the feeling of a home where generations gather for holidays, laughter, and the simple pleasures of country life.

Inside, the house comes alive with the soft glow of lamps and the familiar sounds of a family preparing for a celebration. A jovial figure at the window beckons, hinting at a bustling gathering that will bring together relatives, neighbors, and perhaps a few unexpected guests. As the evening approaches, the promise of a lively Christmas party begins to take shape, inviting listeners to step into a world of nostalgia, humor, and the gentle chaos of festive traditions.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (93K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks, David Widger and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Release date

Jun 1, 2004

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Booth Tarkington

Booth Tarkington

1869–1946

Best known for vivid portraits of Midwestern American life, this two-time Pulitzer Prize winner wrote novels that mix sharp social observation with humor and nostalgia. His best-loved books include The Magnificent Ambersons, Alice Adams, and the Penrod stories.

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