Listen to the Music at Christmas
(Author) Mary RichardsJoin Pip and Sammy as they travel the world, listening to the most famous pieces of Christmas music. Meet the composers who dreamed them up and set the tone for Christmas for hundreds of years. From the exciting Sleigh Ride, to the reflective Sankta Lucia in Sweden, to the exhaultant Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, beautiful sound clips bring the orchestra, choirs and Wassailers into vivid life at the touch of a button in this beautiful book, perfect for the run up to Christmas. This is a perfect, first gentle story book to introduce little ones to the sounds and songs of Christmas.
Mary Richards
Mary Richards was an American author known for her insightful and poignant works of fiction. Her writing style was characterized by vivid imagery, emotional depth, and sharp social commentary. Richards was a pioneer in the genre of feminist literature, addressing themes of gender inequality and women's rights in her works.
Her most famous work, "The Awakening," published in 1899, is considered a seminal text in feminist literature. The novel follows the journey of Edna Pontellier, a woman who rebels against societal norms and expectations, seeking independence and self-fulfillment.
Richards' contributions to literature have had a lasting impact on the feminist movement and continue to be studied and celebrated today. Her works remain relevant and influential, inspiring readers to question and challenge traditional gender roles and societal norms.