Two volumes of the strange and ghostly by one of the earliest great American authors Those who know anything of American literature know that Washington Irving was one of its earliest and most influential giants. Born less than a decade after the birth of the nation, it is clear through many of his writings that he embodied the very spirit of his nationality, age and place. He was a prolific author, a craftsman of fiction and non-fiction alike and his works of history are enduring classics. Whilst Irving is a true American writer his subject matter is by no means provincial. He travelled...
Two volumes of the strange and ghostly by one of the earliest great American authors Those who know anything of American literature know that Wash...
Two volumes of the strange and ghostly by one of the earliest great American authors Those who know anything of American literature know that Washington Irving was one of its earliest and most influential giants. Born less than a decade after the birth of the nation, it is clear through many of his writings that he embodied the very spirit of his nationality, age and place. He was a prolific author, a craftsman of fiction and non-fiction alike and his works of history are enduring classics. Whilst Irving is a true American writer his subject matter is by no means provincial. He travelled...
Two volumes of the strange and ghostly by one of the earliest great American authors Those who know anything of American literature know that Wash...
"Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving were first published in 1819. Since then, they have been adapted and interpreted in countless ways ranging from the comical to the serious and for the very young to the adult. The versions presented here are as close to the originals as possible but with the now dated language of two hundred years simplified so that modern readers will better understand and appreciate these classic stories. End notes, discussion of major themes, and a short biography follow the texts.
"Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving were first published in 1819. Since then, they have been adapted and interpret...
Two volumes of the strange and ghostly by one of the earliest great American authors Those who know anything of American literature know that Washington Irving was one of its earliest and most influential giants. Born less than a decade after the birth of the nation, it is clear through many of his writings that he embodied the very spirit of his nationality, age and place. He was a prolific author, a craftsman of fiction and non-fiction alike and his works of history are enduring classics. Whilst Irving is a true American writer his subject matter is by no means provincial. He travelled...
Two volumes of the strange and ghostly by one of the earliest great American authors Those who know anything of American literature know that Wash...
A vital book on momentous events in Iberia The works of Washington Irving, one of the earliest of the great American writers, need little introduction. He was a man of varied interests and enormous talent able to write entertaining and enduring fiction including the iconic 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' and the wonderful collection of travelogue and fantasy that is 'Tales from the Alhambra.' His ability as an historian cannot be underestimated and he was able to leave posterity a canon of outstanding books on subjects ranging from the early days of exploration in his homeland, to this...
A vital book on momentous events in Iberia The works of Washington Irving, one of the earliest of the great American writers, need little introdu...
A vital book on momentous events in Iberia The works of Washington Irving, one of the earliest of the great American writers, need little introduction. He was a man of varied interests and enormous talent able to write entertaining and enduring fiction including the iconic 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' and the wonderful collection of travelogue and fantasy that is 'Tales from the Alhambra.' His ability as an historian cannot be underestimated and he was able to leave posterity a canon of outstanding books on subjects ranging from the early days of exploration in his homeland, to this...
A vital book on momentous events in Iberia The works of Washington Irving, one of the earliest of the great American writers, need little introdu...
Taking up the story of Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow on the day after Ichabod Crane met the Headless Horseman, The Disappearance of Ichabod Crane follows three faithful students as they search for clues about their school-master's fate. Join Tom, Mary, and Piper as they travel the roads of Sleepy Hollow and interview Irving's original characters: crotchety old Hans Van Ripper, flirtatious Katrina Van Tassel and her good-natured father, plus the memorable Brom Bones. Can they piece together enough clues to find Ichabod Crane? Will they dare to follow him? In addition to the...
Taking up the story of Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow on the day after Ichabod Crane met the Headless Horseman, The Disappearance of ...
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Dieses Werk ist Teil der Buchreihe TREDITION CLASSICS. Der Verlag tredition aus Hamburg veroffentlicht in der Buchreihe TREDITION CLASSICS Werke aus m...
Written in 1820, Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is one of the earliest pieces of American fiction still in circulation. The story follows Ichabod Crane, a strange and superstitious teacher, who seeks to win the affection of Katrina Van Tassel, the daughter of a wealthy farmer in the town of Sleepy Hollow. Upon leaving a party hosted by the Van Tassels, Crane is chased by a Headless Horseman -- the ghost of a Hessian soldier, and disappears. While Katrina is left to marry Crane's rival, Brom Bones, the reader is left to interpret the mystery of the horseman. Irving's work...
Written in 1820, Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is one of the earliest pieces of American fiction still in circulation. The story fol...
