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Washington Irving's Sketch Book
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Classic FictionGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781024892703
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 454
Weight: 1.39
Height: 0.92 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
“Washington Irving's Sketch Book†is a collection of short stories and essays by the celebrated American author. First published in 1819-1820, it established Irving as one of America's foremost writers and brought him international acclaim. The book is a blend of observations on English life and nostalgic reflections on American scenes.
Among its most famous tales are Rip Van Winkle, the story of a man who sleeps for twenty years and awakens to a changed world, and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, a classic ghost story featuring the iconic character of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman. Irving's charming prose and vivid descriptions capture the essence of early American folklore and the picturesque landscapes of the Hudson Valley. “Washington Irving's Sketch Book†remains a cornerstone of American literature, offering timeless entertainment and a glimpse into the cultural roots of the nation.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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