Today in Bookish and Literary History, December 23
1815 Emma by Jane Austen - UK The culmination of Jane Austen's genius, a sparkling comedy of love and marriage 1823 A Visit from St. Nicholas – Published anonymously in a newspaper, creating the modern Santa myth. 1940 Old Acquaintance by John Van Druten - UK It is a three-act drama, with a small cast and two settings. The story is a conflict between two women, childhood friends from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and now both successful writers.