The Sketch-Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent [Paperback]

InThe Sketch-Book(1820-21), Irving explores the uneasy relationship of an American writer to English literary traditions. In two sketches, he experiments with tales transplanted from Europe, thereby creating the first classic American short stories,Rip Van Winkle, andThe Legend of SleepyHollow. Based on Irving's final revision of his most popular work, this new edition includes comprehensive explanatory notes ofThe Sketch-Book's sources for the modern reader.

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