The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories

Originally entitled, "The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.", this collection of essays, sketches, and tales established Washington's reputation as America's foremost professional author. "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle" are classics of American fiction and display Irving's abi... Les mer

Originally entitled, "The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.", this collection of essays, sketches, and tales established Washington's reputation as America's foremost professional author. "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle" are classics of American fiction and display Irving's ability to depict American landscapes and culture. This volume also contains a number of gently ironic pieces about life in England that reflect the author's interest in the traditions of the Old World and his longings for his home in the New.

Washington Irving (1783-1859), America's first successful professional writer, was born and raised in New York City. He also spent time in London and served as a diplomatic attache in Spain. He wrote several novels and a monumental 5 volume biography of George Washington. William L. Hedges teaches English and history at Goucher College, in America, where he chairs a programme in American Studies. He has written a book on Irving. Lukk