
audiobook
IN THE YULE-LOG GLOW
THREE VOLUMES IN ONE. - Book III.
BETWEEN THE TALE-TELLING.
ILLUSTRATIONS, BOOK III.
CONTENTS OF BOOK III.
Legends in Song.
As It Fell Upon A Day.
The Shepherds.
It Brings Good Cheer.
Lullaby.
Imagine settling beside a crackling Yule‑log, the winter night cloaking the world in hush, while a traveler slips a well‑worn volume from his pocket and begins to read. The verses drift like the soft notes of a distant carol, mingling with the scent of pine and the glow of candlelight, inviting listeners to share in a timeless holiday reverie.
Within these pages lie a tapestry of Christmas poetry drawn from many lands—ancient legends of King Olaf and Good King Wenceslaus, gentle lullabies sung by shepherds, and playful customs that have endured through centuries. Each piece captures a different facet of the season, from the solemn awe of the Nativity to the hearty merriment of feasts and boar‑head carols, all rendered in language that feels both familiar and freshly bright.
The collection offers a warm, inclusive celebration of Yuletide, perfect for anyone who wishes to hear the world’s holiday heart beat in rhyme and song, and to let that rhythm accompany their own festive moments.
Full title
In The Yule-Log Glow—Book 3 Christmas Poems from 'round the World
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (162K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Sam W., Jason Isbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2007-02-15
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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