Washington Irving

Gebundenes Buch

Rip Van Winkle

Beschreibung

When an unmotivated, care-free man drinks and parties with strangers in the mountains, he falls asleep, waking up twenty years later in post-revolution America. Set in New York both before and after the American Revolution, Washington Irving's classic tale Rip Van Winkle explores a symbolic and surreal narrative of change and happiness.

Autor

Washington Irving (1783-1859) was an American writer, historian and diplomat. Irving served as the American ambassador to Spain in 1840s, and was among the first American writers to earn acclaim in Europe. He argued that writing should be considered as a legitimate profession, and advocated for stronger laws to protect writers against copyright infringement. Irving's love for adventure and drama influenced his work heavily. His most popular works, Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, were inspired by his visit to the Catskill mountains. Irving is credited to have perfected the short story form, and inspired generations of American writer.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Mint Editions
• Seitenzahl: 20
• Altersempfehlung: ab 10 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Januar 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798888974599
• Artikelnr.: 68586522