Searching for Santa Claus : an anthology of the poems, stories and illustrations that shaped an American icon /
Santa Claus appears throughout popular culture, captivating the imaginations and shaping the wishes of millions of children across the world, but he only came into focus as a social and cultural icon relatively recently, in the nineteenth century. This landmark anthology, the first of its kind, trac...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Norwich, UK :
Boiler House Press,
2025.
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| Summary: | Santa Claus appears throughout popular culture, captivating the imaginations and shaping the wishes of millions of children across the world, but he only came into focus as a social and cultural icon relatively recently, in the nineteenth century. This landmark anthology, the first of its kind, traces his evolution. For the first time, it brings together the most influential and pivotal portraits of Santa Claus, revealing how a simple gift-giver developed into one of the most recognized global figures. Through its groundbreaking exploration of stories, poems and images, it shines a light on the cultivation of Santa as both a vitally important literary figure and a powerful cultural touchstone who stands at the heart of our seasonal celebrations. |
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| Physical Description: | 323 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9781915812841 1915812844 |