
Selections From the Sketch Book
Versandkostenfrei!
Versandfertig in über 4 Wochen
30,99 €
inkl. MwSt.
Weitere Ausgaben:
PAYBACK Punkte
15 °P sammeln!
"Selections From the Sketch Book" is a collection of essays and short stories by Washington Irving, one of America's first internationally celebrated authors. Originally published serially in 1819 and 1820 under the pseudonym Geoffrey Crayon, the work captures Irving's observations and reflections on both European and American life. This volume includes some of Irving's most famous pieces, such as "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," which have become enduring classics of American literature. Irving's charming prose and keen eye for detail offer readers a fascinating glimpse int...
"Selections From the Sketch Book" is a collection of essays and short stories by Washington Irving, one of America's first internationally celebrated authors. Originally published serially in 1819 and 1820 under the pseudonym Geoffrey Crayon, the work captures Irving's observations and reflections on both European and American life. This volume includes some of Irving's most famous pieces, such as "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," which have become enduring classics of American literature. Irving's charming prose and keen eye for detail offer readers a fascinating glimpse into the early 19th century and explore themes of tradition, change, and the evolving American identity. His writing blends humor, sentiment, and folklore, creating a rich tapestry of stories that continue to resonate with readers today. "Selections From the Sketch Book" remains a significant work in American literary history, showcasing Irving's skill as a storyteller and his contribution to the development of a uniquely American voice. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.