Washington Irving

The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. (eBook, ePUB)

The Complete Collection (Illustrated)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Published in 1819, "The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent." is a seminal work that intertwines essays, short stories, and sketches, reflecting the early Romantic literary aesthetic. Through the eyes of its fictional narrator, Geoffrey Crayon, Irving explores themes of nostalgia, cultural identity, and the American landscape, employing a rich prose style characterized by its evocative imagery and gentle irony. This collection includes some of Irving's most celebrated tales, such as "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," which resonate with folklore while also critiquing early American society, thus positioning the work as an essential piece in the canon of American literature. Washington Irving, often regarded as the first American man of letters, brought a unique perspective shaped by his own experiences traveling in Europe and observing both American and European cultures. His background in law, literature, and his role as an early cultural ambassador provided him with a rich palette from which to draw inspiration. These experiences culminated in this collection, which not only entertains but also investigates the complexities of identity in a rapidly evolving nation. For readers seeking an enchanting blend of humor, reflection, and Americana, "The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent." stands out as a must-read. It offers a delightful portal into the nuanced interplay of memory and place, perfect for both casual readers and those eager to study the roots of American literature.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Copycat
• Altersempfehlung: ab 8 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. Juni 2015
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788028222680
• Artikelnr.: 65713884

Autorenporträt

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 book The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. His historical works include biographies of George Washington, Oliver Goldsmith and Muhammad, and several histories of 15th-century Spain dealing with subjects such as Christopher Columbus, the Moors and the Alhambra. Irving served as the U.S. 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. After moving to England for the family business in 1815, he achieved international fame with the publication of The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. in 1819-20. He continued to publish regularly - and almost always successfully - throughout his life, and just eight months before his death (at age 76, in Tarrytown, New York), completed a five-volume biography of George Washington. Irving, along with James Fenimore Cooper, was among the first American writers to earn acclaim in Europe, and Irving encouraged American authors such as Nathaniel Hawthorne, Herman Melville, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Edgar Allan Poe. Irving was also admired by some European writers, including Walter Scott, Lord Byron, Thomas Campbell, Francis Jeffrey, and Charles Dickens. As America's first genuine internationally best-selling author, Irving advocated for writing as a legitimate profession, and argued for stronger laws to protect American writers from copyright infringement.