The Sketch-Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.
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In The Sketch-Book Washington Irving explores the uneasy relationship of an American writer to English literary traditions. He sketches a series of encounters with the cultural shrines of the parent nation, and in two brilliant experiments with tales transplanted from Europe creates the first classic American short stories, `Rip Van Winkle' and `The Legend of the Sleepy Hollow'. - ;With these word... More
Book Information
Publisher | Oxford University Press Inc |
Binding | Kindle Edition (57 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 392 |
ISBN-10 | B005LNKIYY |
Publication Date | 05/21/1998 |
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About Washington Irving (Author) : Washington Irving is a published author and an editor of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Washington Irving include The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (Dramatized), Ri... more
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