{"product_id":"9781035031467","title":"And So This is Christmas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd So This is Christmas\u003c\/strong\u003e is a delightful collection of fifty-one poems by Brian Bilston that takes readers on a whimsical journey through the festive season. With a keen eye for detail, Bilston captures the myriad of experiences that come with Christmas, from the familiar warmth of family gatherings to the often chaotic office parties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe poems delve into a variety of themes, such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuirky Family Traditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore the unique rituals that make each family’s celebration special.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOffice Dynamics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reflect on the sometimes awkward interactions that unfold during workplace festivities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGift-Giving Challenges:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consider the pressures and expectations that accompany the art of finding the perfect present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Writing Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBilston’s writing is characterised by its \u003cit\u003ehumour and warmth\u003c\/it\u003e, effortlessly blending light-hearted observations with deeper reflections on the season. His knack for playful language and clever wordplay invites readers to smile, chuckle, and ponder the absurdities that often accompany the holiday period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLiterary Merit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection not only entertains but also encourages a thoughtful examination of the joyous and sometimes overwhelming aspects of Christmas. Fans of Bilston's previous works, such as \u003cstrong\u003eDiary of a Somebody\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eAlexa, What is Christmas?\u003c\/strong\u003e, will find much to enjoy here, as his distinctive voice continues to shine through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Christmas is a time for reflection, laughter, and a little bit of chaos.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eAnd So This is Christmas\u003c\/strong\u003e, readers are invited to join Bilston in celebrating the festive spirit with both \u003cit\u003ewit\u003c\/it\u003e and \u003cit\u003eheart\u003c\/it\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pan Macmillan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52951394484556,"sku":"9781035031467","price":15.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9781035031467_front.webp?v=1765283438","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/fr-ch\/products\/9781035031467","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}