Download or read book Greatest works of Washington Irving Part I An Old Fashioned Christmas Day Old Christmas From the Sketch Book of Washington Irving The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus Vol II The Legend of Sleepy Hollow written by Washington Irving and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2022-07-30 with total page 993 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Greatest Works of Washington Irving Part I: This exceptional collection brings together some of the greatest literary works by the esteemed American author, Washington Irving. Included in this anthology are "An Old Fashioned Christmas Day," "Old Christmas From the Sketch Book of Washington Irving," "The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus (Vol. II)," and the timeless classic "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." Through these captivating narratives, Irving showcases his talent for storytelling, his deep appreciation for history and culture, and his gift for conjuring delightful tales that continue to enchant readers of all ages. Key Aspects of the Book "An Old Fashioned Christmas Day": Heartwarming Festivities: "An Old Fashioned Christmas Day" evokes the nostalgia and joy of Christmas celebrations from a bygone era, capturing the warmth of family gatherings and traditions. Folkloric Elements: The story weaves in folkloric elements and customs, immersing readers in the enchanting holiday atmosphere of the past. Emotional Resonance: Irving's narrative evokes a sense of community, love, and togetherness, making it a cherished Christmas tale. Key Aspects of the Book "Old Christmas From the Sketch Book of Washington Irving": Cultural Exploration: "Old Christmas" delves into English Christmas traditions and customs, providing readers with a delightful glimpse into the festive celebrations of the past. Charming Anecdotes: Irving's sketches include charming anecdotes and observations, capturing the spirit of the holiday season. Timeless Appeal: The work's depiction of Christmas festivities has enduring appeal, resonating with readers across generations. Key Aspects of the Book "The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus (Vol. II)": Biographical Exploration: "The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus" offers an in-depth exploration of the life and achievements of the renowned explorer. Historical Significance: The book sheds light on the Age of Exploration and Columbus's significant role in the discovery of the New World. Rich Prose: Irving's vivid prose brings Columbus's adventures to life, immersing readers in the spirit of discovery and adventure. Key Aspects of the Book "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow": Timeless Classic: "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is a celebrated and enduring classic, renowned for its eerie atmosphere and captivating storytelling. Iconic Character: The story introduces the unforgettable character of Ichabod Crane and the infamous Headless Horseman. Blend of Folklore and Romance: Irving masterfully blends elements of folklore, superstition, and romance, creating a tale that has become a quintessential Halloween story. Washington Irving was a prominent American author born in 1783. His literary works, including those featured in "Greatest Works of Washington Irving Part I," have left a lasting impact on American literature and folklore. As a prolific writer, essayist, and historian, Irving's contributions continue to be celebrated for their charm, wit, and cultural significance, making him one of the most cherished literary figures in American history.
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Download or read book Old Christmas written by Washington Irving and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-27 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About Author: Washington Irving (April 3, 1783 - November 28, 1859) was an American short story writer, essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat of the early 19th century. He is best known for his short stories "Rip Van Winkle" (1819) and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" (1820), both of which appear in his collection The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. His historical works include biographies of Oliver Goldsmith, Muhammad and George Washington, as well as several histories of 15th-century Spain that deal with subjects such as Alhambra, Christopher Columbus and the Moors.Irving served as ambassador to Spain from 1842 to 1846. He made his literary debut in 1802 with a series of observational letters to the Morning Chronicle, written under the pseudonym Jonathan Oldstyle. He moved to England for the family business in 1815 where he achieved fame with the publication of The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent., serialized from 1819-20. He continued to publish regularly throughout his life, and he completed a five-volume biography of George Washington just eight months before his death at age 76 in Tarrytown, New York.Irving was one of the first American writers to earn acclaim in Europe, and he encouraged other American authors such as Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Herman Melville and Edgar Allan Poe. He was also admired by some British writers, including Lord Byron, Thomas Campbell, Charles Dickens, Francis Jeffrey and Walter Scott. He advocated for writing as a legitimate profession and argued for stronger laws to protect American writers from copyright infringement. Source: Wikipedia Product Description: "Old Christmas" is a collection of five Christmas "sketches" by Washington Irving from his famous Sketch Book. It describes Irving's experiences at the English country estate of Mr. Bracebridge during the "coaching days" of the early 19th century, focusing on the sights, sounds, smells and traditions of "Old" Christmas. In spirit it hearkens back to the Middle Ages -- before the "peasants" had learned to read newspapers or were talking politics at the local pub, when manner lords opened their halls for the local folk to feast in a show of gratitude, under the watchful stare of painted ancient family crusaders and armored statues. This wonderful account has a tangible sense of realism mixed with romanticism and the comforts of traditio
Download or read book Old Christmas written by Washington Irving and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-08-12 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Old Christmas: from the Sketch Book of Washington Irving by Washington Irving ming into my soul from the happy looks of those around me. Surely happiness is reflective, like the light of heaven; and every countenance, bright with smiles, and glowing with innocent enjoyment, is a mirror transmitting to others the rays of a supreme and ever-shining benevolence. He who can turn churlishly away from contemplating the felicity of his fellow-beings, and sit down darkling and repining in his loneliness when all around is joyful, may have his moments of strong excitement and selfish gratification, but he wants the genial and social sympathies which constitute the charm of a merry Christmas. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.
Download or read book Old Christmas from the Sketch Book of Washington Irving written by Washington Irving and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-06-16 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This antique book contains two written pieces by Washington Irving: 'An Old Christmas' and 'Bracebridge Hall'. 'An Old Christmas' is a charming piece detailing old English Christmas traditions, also beautifully illustrated by the British illustrator, Randolph Caldecott. 'Bracebridge Hall' is a series of character sketches set at Bracebridge Hall, near Birmingham, England.
Download or read book Old Christmas written by Washington Irving and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2016-05-25 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Old Christmas From Washington Irving s Sketch Book written by Washington Irving and published by Sagwan Press. This book was released on 2018-02-09 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Old Christmas Annotated written by Washington Irving and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-21 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "We were ushered into this banqueting scene with the sound of minstrelsy, the old harper being seated on a stool beside the fireplace, and twanging his instrument with a vast deal more power than ... Google Books
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Download or read book Old Christmas written by Washington Irving and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-11 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Old Christmas" (First published in 1876) is a collection of five Christmas "sketches" by Washington Irving from his famous Sketch Book. It describes Irving's experiences at the English country estate of Mr. Bracebridge during the "coaching days" of the early 19th century, focusing on the sights, sounds, smells and traditions of "Old" Christmas. In spirit it hearkens back to the Middle Ages -- before the "peasants" had learned to read newspapers or were talking politics at the local pub, when manner lords opened their halls for the local folk to feast in a show of gratitude, under the watchful stare of painted ancient family crusaders and armored statues. This wonderful account has a tangible sense of realism mixed with romanticism and the comforts of tradition.Drawings throughout are by Randolph Caldecott, a prolific and famous children's book artist of the 19th century. The pictures bring the book to life, we see the exact "physiognomy" and "countenance" of the many curious Dickens-like characters, the scenes of feasting and dancing, the old English kitchens, the stage coach, the dress and mannerisms of a "Coachy" - priceless details that effortlessly transport the reader back in time.In this new charming edition, a selection about forty drawings from 1894 édition (100+).
Download or read book Greatest Works of Washington Irving Old Christmas from the Sketch Book of Washington Irving by Washington Irving The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon by Washington Irving The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving written by Washington Irving and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-06-24 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book 1: Immerse yourself in the festive spirit with “Old Christmas: from the Sketch Book of Washington Irving by Washington Irving.” Irving's collection transports readers to the warmth and nostalgia of an English Christmas. Filled with charming anecdotes and holiday traditions, this work captures the essence of Christmas in the 19th century. Book 2: Explore the diverse tales of “The Sketch-Book of Geoffrey Crayon by Washington Irving.” Irving's collection introduces readers to the fictional character Geoffrey Crayon, offering a series of essays, stories, and sketches that showcase his versatility as a writer. From tales of the Hudson Valley to European adventures, this collection is a literary journey through Irving's imagination. Book 3: Experience the eerie and mysterious with “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving.” Irving's iconic short story unfolds in the Dutch settlement of Tarry Town, where the schoolteacher Ichabod Crane encounters the legendary ghostly figure, the Headless Horseman. This timeless tale combines humor, folklore, and the supernatural, leaving readers enthralled by the ghostly mysteries of Sleepy Hollow.
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Download or read book The Broadview Anthology of American Literature Concise Volume 1 Beginnings to Reconstruction written by Derrick R. Spires and published by Broadview Press. This book was released on 2023-02-06 with total page 1530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guided by the latest scholarship in American literary studies, and deeply committed to inclusiveness, social responsibility, and rigorous contextualization, The Broadview Anthology of American Literature balances representation of widely agreed-upon major works with a thoroughgoing reassessment of the canon that emphasizes American literature’s diversity, variety, breadth, and connections with the rest of the Americas. This concise volume represents American literature from its pre-contact Indigenous beginnings through the Reconstruction period, offering a more streamlined alternative to the full two-volume set covering the same timespan. Highlights of Concise Volume 1: Beginnings to Reconstruction • Complete texts of Mary Rowlandson’s captivity narrative; Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave; and Benito Cereno • In-depth thematic sections on such topics as “Rebellions and Revolutions,” “Print Culture and Popular Literature,” and “Expansion, Native American Expulsion, and Manifest Destiny” • More extensive coverage of Indigenous oral and visual literature and African American oral literature than in competing anthologies • Full author sections in the anthology are devoted to authors such as Anne Hutchinson, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, Briton Hammon, Jane Johnston Schoolcraft, José María Heredia, Black Hawk, and many others • Extensive online component offers well over a thousand pages of additional readings and other resources
Download or read book Old Christmas from the Sketchbook of Washington Irving written by Washington Irving and published by . This book was released on 2015-12-17 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Washington Irving is widely considered America's first truly great writer, and in the early 19th century he wrote classics like "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow "and "Rip Van Winkle."
Download or read book Old Christmas Annotated and Illustrated written by Washington Washington Irving and published by . This book was released on 2017-11-29 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *This Book is annotated (it contains a detailed biography of the author). *An active Table of Contents has been added by the publisher for a better customer experience. *This book has been checked and corrected for spelling errors.This book, published in 1886 and illustrated by Randolph Caldecott, chronicles the American writer Washington Irving's nostalgic recollections of Christmas traditions in 19th century England. The text first appeared in 1819 in Irving's Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent., which also contained such classics as "Rip van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."
Download or read book Old Christmas written by Washington Irving and published by . This book was released on 2017-04-23 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Old Christmas - From the Sketchbook of Washington Irving is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1894. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
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