Autorentext

Clement Moore (1779-1863) was an American writer best known for authoring the Christmas poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas' (1823). He was also a scholar, lecturing Oriental and Greek Literature and Divinity and Biblical Learning in New York City' General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church.

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Step into the magic of Christmas with this timeless yuletide poem, accompanied by Arthur Rackham's enchantingly festive illustrations. The Night Before Christmas tells a lyrical story full of Christmas morning excitement. The whispered promise of St. Nicholas visiting with his eight magical reindeer and a sleighful of toys has brought joy to the hearts of readers for generations. Written and published by Clement Clarke Moore in 1823, this timeless children's poem creates a lasting image of the jolly, round-bellied man that inspired many modern imaginings of Father Christmas. Brought magically to life by the masterful artwork of Golden Age illustrator Arthur Rackham in full colour and black-and-white illustrations.