Download or read book The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon Gent written by Washington Irving and published by . This book was released on 1822 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow written by Washington Irving and published by Orient Blackswan. This book was released on 1963 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A man who sleeps for twenty years in the Catskill Mountains wakes to a much-changed world.

Download or read book Rip Van Winkle written by Washington Irving and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Complete Tales Of Washington Irving written by Washington Irving and published by Da Capo Press. This book was released on 1998-03-22 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published: Garden City, N.Y.: Doubleday, 1975.

Download or read book Astoria written by Washington Irving and published by London : R. Bentley. This book was released on 1839 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Tales of the Alhambra written by Washington Irving and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-08-21 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rough draughts of some of the following tales and essays were actually written during a residence in the Alhambra; others were subsequently added, founded on notes and observations made there. Care was taken to maintain local coloring and verisimilitude; so that the whole might present a faithful and living picture of that microcosm, that singular little world into which I had been fortuitously thrown; and about which the external world had a very imperfect idea. It was my endeavor scrupulously to depict its half Spanish, half Oriental character; its mixture of the heroic, the poetic, and the grotesque; to revive the traces of grace and beauty fast fading from its walls; to record the regal and chivalrous traditions concerning those who once trod its courts; and the whimsical and superstitious legends of the motley race now burrowing among its ruins.

Download or read book Salmagundi written by Washington Irving and published by . This book was released on 1860 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book George Washington written by Washington Irving and published by Da Capo Press. This book was released on 1994-08-22 with total page 802 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Washington Irving's Life of George Washington (published in five volumes in 1856-59) was the product of his last years and remains his most personal work. Christened with the name of the great general, Irving was blessed by Washington while still a boy of seven, and later came to know many of the prominent figures of the Revolution. In these pages he describes them using firsthand source material and observation. The result is a book which is fascinating not only for its subject (the American Revolution), but also for how it reveals in illuminating detail the personality and humanity of a now remote, towering icon. Here is an intimate portrait of Washington the man, from Virginia youth to colonial commander to commander-in-chief of the patriot army to first president and great guiding force of the American federation. But one cannot read Irving's Life without marveling at the supreme art behind it, for his biography is foremost a work of literature. Charles Neider's abridgment and editing of Irving's long out-of-print classic has created a literary work comparable in importance and elegance to the original. George Washington, A Biography, Neider's title for his edition of Irving's Life, makes the work accessible to modern audiences. The extensive introduction provides a detailed analysis of Irving's life and times, and the difficulties he faced as he worked against his own failing health to finish what he felt was his masterpiece. This new edition of the superb biography of America's first citizen by America's first literary artist remains as fresh and unique today as when it was penned.

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Download or read book The Complete Works of Washington Irving written by Washington Irving and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Tales of a traveller written by Washington Irving and published by . This book was released on 1864 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Collected Works of Washington Irving written by Washington Irving and published by anboco. This book was released on 2024-09-03 with total page 5050 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the Timeless Magic of Washington Irving Abbotsford and Newstead Abbey Astoria; Or, Anecdotes of an Enterprise Beyond the Rocky Mountains Bracebridge Hall Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists Christmas Day Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada, from the mss. of Fray Antonio Agapida Knickerbocker's History of New York, Complete Life of George Washington — Volume 01 Little Britain Old Christmas: from the Sketch Book of Washington Irving Oliver Goldsmith: A Biography Pennsylvania Dutch Rip Van Winkle: A romantic drama in two acts Rip Van Winkle Spanish Papers Tales of a Traveller The Adventures of Captain Bonneville, U. S. A., in the Rocky Mountains and the Far West The Alhambra The Christmas dinner, from "The sketch book" The Crayon Papers The Legend of Sleepy Hollow The Legend of Sleepy Hollow The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus (Volume II) The Sketch-Book of Geoffrey Crayon The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving / For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools Wolfert's Roost, and Miscellanies WOUTER VAN TWILLER Discover the Timeless Magic of Washington Irving's Collected Works Step into a world where history, folklore, and imagination intertwine seamlessly. Washington Irving, one of America's first internationally acclaimed authors, invites you on a journey through his masterful storytelling. His collected works are not just books; they are portals to a bygone era, filled with rich characters, vivid landscapes, and tales that have stood the test of time. Why Washington Irving? A Literary Pioneer: Washington Irving is often hailed as the father of American literature. His works laid the foundation for future generations of writers, blending European literary traditions with a distinctly American voice. His influence can be seen in the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and even Mark Twain. Iconic Stories: Irving's tales are legendary. From the eerie and haunting "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" to the whimsical and heartwarming "Rip Van Winkle," his stories have become an integral part of American folklore. These narratives are not just entertaining; they offer profound insights into human nature and society. Rich Historical Context: Irving's works are a treasure trove of historical context. His keen observations and detailed descriptions provide a window into the early 19th century, capturing the essence of a young America finding its identity. Whether it's the bustling streets of New York or the serene landscapes of the Hudson Valley, Irving's settings are as vivid as his characters. Timeless Themes: The themes explored in Irving's works are universal and timeless. Love, ambition, fear, and redemption are woven into his narratives, making them relatable to readers across generations. His ability to tap into the human experience ensures that his stories remain relevant, even today. What Awaits You in This Collection? - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: Join Ichabod Crane in the mysterious and ghostly Sleepy Hollow, where the Headless Horseman roams. This tale of superstition and suspense will keep you on the edge of your seat. - Rip Van Winkle: Escape to the Catskill Mountains with Rip Van Winkle, who awakens after a mysterious 20-year slumber to find a world transformed. This story is a delightful blend of fantasy and reality, exploring themes of change and continuity. - Tales of the Alhambra: Travel to Spain with Irving's enchanting tales set in the majestic Alhambra Palace. These stories are a beautiful fusion of history and legend, capturing the magic of a distant land. - Bracebridge Hall: Experience the charm of English country life through the eyes of Geoffrey Crayon, Irving's alter ego. This collection of sketches and stories paints a vivid picture of rural England, filled with humor and warmth...

Download or read book The Washington Irving Collection written by Washington Irving and published by Antiquarius. This book was released on 2021-03-12 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Washington Irving was the first internationally recognized American writer, contributing highly popular works that had been continuously in print for over two centuries. Irving's ability to bring characters to life through vivid descriptions gave the two stories included here their immortality.

Download or read book Washington Irving Three Western Narratives LOA 146 written by Washington Irving and published by Library of America. This book was released on 2004-01-26 with total page 1036 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America’s first internationally acclaimed author, Washington Irving established his fame with tales of the Hudson Valley in the days of Dutch rule, and then spent seventeen years in Europe mining the Old World for stories. When he finally returned to the United States, he embarked on a trilogy of books on the American West that would prove decisive in molding his compatriots’ conception of the Great Plains, the Rocky Mountains, and the Pacific Northwest. The Library of America presents this Western trilogy in its third volume of Irving’s work. Irving’s own encounter with the West came in 1832 when he accompanied the Commissioner of Indian Affairs on a month-long journey to what is now eastern Oklahoma. His account of that trip, A Tour on the Prairies (1835), described wild landscape, rugged inhabitants, and dramatic chases and hunts with an eye for romantic sublimity and a keen appreciation of the frontiersman’s “secret of personal freedom.” After the success of his first western book, Irving undertook to write the history of John Jacob Astor’s ultimately failed attempt to establish a fur-trading empire in the Northwest. In Astoria (1836), he created a sweeping epic of exploration, commercial enterprise, and “contest for dominion on the shores of the Pacific,” drawing on Astor’s rich archive of materials and enlivening it with his flair for vigorous storytelling. In The Adventures of Captain Bonneville (1837), Irving focused on a single memorable figure—an army officer and fur trader who may also have been an American spy tracking British ambitions in the far country—to reveal the flavor of frontier life in the Rockies and beyond. LIBRARY OF AMERICA is an independent nonprofit cultural organization founded in 1979 to preserve our nation’s literary heritage by publishing, and keeping permanently in print, America’s best and most significant writing. The Library of America series includes more than 300 volumes to date, authoritative editions that average 1,000 pages in length, feature cloth covers, sewn bindings, and ribbon markers, and are printed on premium acid-free paper that will last for centuries.

Download or read book Delphi Complete Works of Washington Irving Illustrated written by Washington Irving and published by Delphi Classics. This book was released on 2013-11-17 with total page 4082 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America's first international man-of-letters deserves a place in the digital library of all lovers of classic literature. This comprehensive eBook presents Irving’s complete fictional works, with a range on non-fiction works, spiced with beautiful illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 2) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Irving's life and works * Concise introductions to the story collections and other works * Images of how the books were first printed, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Scarce satirical works, like Irving’s first ever book LETTERS OF JONATHAN OLDSTYLE – appearing in a digital collection for the first time * Many famous short stories are illustrated with their original artwork * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the short stories * Easily locate the short stories you want to read * Includes Irving's two ‘lost’ plays, discovered over a hundred years after the author’s death – first time in digital print * Rare poems appearing for the first time in digital print * Special criticism section, with essays evaluating Irving’s contribution to literature * Features two biographies - discover Irving's literary life * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres * UPDATED with rare stories and the seminal non-fiction work A TOUR ON THE PRAIRIES Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Short Story Collections THE SKETCH BOOK OF GEOFFREY CRAYON, GENT. BRACEBRIDGE HALL TALES OF A TRAVELLER TALES OF THE ALHAMBRA THE CRAYON MISCELLANY WOLFERT’S ROOST The Short Stories LIST OF SHORT STORIES IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER LIST OF SHORT STORIES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER The Satires LETTERS OF JONATHAN OLDSTYLE, GENT. A HISTORY OF NEW YORK The Plays ABU HASSAN THE WILD HUNTSMAN The Poetry LIST OF POEMS The Non-Fiction A TOUR ON THE PRAIRIES CHRONICLE OF THE CONQUEST OF GRANADA ASTORIA THE ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN BONNEVILLE. THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS LIFE OF OLIVER GOLDSMITH LIFE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON: VOLUME I The Criticism ELIA, AND GEOFFREY CRAYON by William Hazlitt SPEECH: NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 18, 1842 by Charles Dickens A FABLE FOR CRITICS by James Russell Lowell POE, IRVING, HAWTHORNE by George Parsons Lathrop CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN WASHINGTON IRVING AND EDGAR ALLAN POE The Biographies WASHINGTON IRVING by Henry W. Boynton WASHINGTON IRVING by Charles Dudley Warner Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles

Download or read book Washington Irving History Tales Sketches LOA 16 written by Washington Irving and published by Library of America. This book was released on 1983-11-15 with total page 1198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Washington Irving’s career as a writer began obscurely at age seventeen, when his brother’s newspaper published his series of comic reports on the theater, theater-goers, fashions, balls, courtships, duels, and marriages of his contemporary New York, called Letters of Jonathan Oldstyle, Gent. Written in the persona of an elderly gentleman of the old school, these letters captured his fellow townsmen at play in their most incongruous attitudes of simple sophistication. Irving’s next work, Salmagundi, written in collaboration with his brother William and James Kirke Paulding, and published at irregular intervals in 1805–06, continued this roguish style of satire and burlesque. A History of New York, publicized by an elaborate hoax in the local newspapers concerning the disappearance of the elderly “Diedrich Knickerbocker,” turned out to be a wild and hilarious spoof that combined real New York history with political satire. Quickly reprinted in England, it was admired by Walter Scott and Charles Dickens (who carried his copy in his pocket). In later years, as Irving revised and re-revised his History, he softened his gibes at Thomas Jefferson, the Dutch, and the Yankees of New England; this Library of America volume presents the work in its original, exuberant, robust, and unexpurgated form, giving modern readers a chance to enjoy the version that brought him immediate international acclaim. The Sketch Book contains Irving’s two best-loved stories, “Rip Van Winkle” and “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” It also includes many sketches of English country and city life, as well as nostalgic portraits of vanishing traditions, like the old celebrations of Christmas. A writer of great urbanity and poise, acutely sensitive to the nostalgia of a passing age, Washington Irving was a central figure in America’s emergence on the international scene. LIBRARY OF AMERICA is an independent nonprofit cultural organization founded in 1979 to preserve our nation’s literary heritage by publishing, and keeping permanently in print, America’s best and most significant writing. The Library of America series includes more than 300 volumes to date, authoritative editions that average 1,000 pages in length, feature cloth covers, sewn bindings, and ribbon markers, and are printed on premium acid-free paper that will last for centuries.

Download or read book The Complete Short Stories of Washington Irving The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon Bracebridge Hall Tales of a Traveler The Alhambra Woolfert s Roost The Crayon Papers Collections Illustrated written by Washington Irving and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-06 with total page 2221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Washington Irving's collection of short stories, 'The Complete Short Stories of Washington Irving,' provides readers with a delightful journey into the early 19th-century American literature. Through works such as 'The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon' and 'Bracebridge Hall,' Irving showcases his ability to blend humor, fantasy, and social commentary in his narratives. His vivid descriptions of settings like The Alhambra and Woolfert's Roost immerse readers in rich, historical landscapes, making his stories enduring classics in American literature. Irving's charming and witty writing style captivates audiences with its intricate storytelling and vivid imagery, keeping readers engaged from start to finish. Washington Irving's background as a diplomat and writer influenced his work, allowing him to draw from his observations and travels to create authentic and engaging stories. His passion for storytelling shines through in this comprehensive collection, making it a must-read for anyone interested in classic American literature and historical fiction.