A Belgian Christmas Eve (1915)

""A Belgian Christmas Eve"" is a novella written by Alfred Noyes and originally published in 1915. The story takes place during World War I and follows the journey of a British soldier who is separated from his unit and finds himself in a small Belgian village on Christmas Eve. The soldier meets a young Belgian girl named Marie and her family, who have been displaced by the war and are struggling to survive. The soldier and the family share a heartwarming Christmas celebration and bond over their shared experiences of the war. The story explores themes of compassion, humanity, and the power of hope in the face of adversity. Noyes' writing is known for its poetic style and vivid descriptions, which bring the characters and setting to life. ""A Belgian Christmas Eve"" is a timeless tale that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.