Twas the night

"The artwork and literary references presented in this publication were selected to demonstrate the way in which 'The Poet of Christmas Eve' drew upon two centuries of winter cultural traditions and customs, as well as elements from the spiritual and secular sectors, in the creation of the work. Dozens of vintage illustrations were carefully chosen for this publication from the thousands of editions published over years, along with examples of works by both commercial illustrators and fine artist who were drawn to the poem's enchanting imagery"--Provided by publisher.