Good King Wenceslas

Books

Autobiography of Emperor Charles IV: And His Legend of St. Wenceslas edited by Balazs Nagy, translated by Frank Schaer and Paul W. Knoll. Includes the first English translation of the Legend of Saint Wenceslas, written by Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV of Luxemburg. Contains both the Latin narrative sources and a complete English-language translation.

Life and Martyrdom of St. Wenceslas, Prince of Bohemia, in Historic Pictures - Prague 1585 by Matthias Hutsky, translated by Martin Heller. Facsimile of a 16th-century manuscript in miniature copies of 24 legendary scenes from Wenceslas's life, painted on the walls of the chapel where he is buried. Out of print, but sometimes available at AbeBooks.

Good King Wenceslas by Jan Rejzl. Tells the story of Bohemia's early history, Wenceslas's life, and what happened after Wenceslas died. Out of print, but sometimes available at AbeBooks.

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Children's Books

Good King Wenceslas by John Mason Neale and Tim Ladwig. An illustrated picture book based on the popular Christmas carol.

Wenceslas: The Eternal Christmas Story by Geraldine McCaughrean, illustrated by Christian Birmingham. The carol of Good King Wenceslas, who set out on a bitter winter night to deliver the spirit of Christmas, is retold in this storybook, illustrated in rich, soft oil pastels. For children ages 4 to 8.

Good King Wenceslas illustrated by Pauline Baynes. Picture book for children ages 4 to 8.

A Song for Young King Wenceslas by Cecil Maiden. Fiction for children. Out of print, but available at Alibris.

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Music

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On DVD

Good King Wenceslas. The story of Wenceslas's life is retold in a 1994 cartoon. Intended for a family audience. Bing Crosby sings the title song. (This video is formatted for North American audiences.)