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The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon is the compilation of 34 short stories and essays by Washington Irving. It includes some of his most famous stories, such as The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle, and was one of the first works of American fiction to become popular in Britain and Europe. The tone of the stories varies widely, and they are held together by the powerful charm of their narrator, Geoffrey Crayon.
The first half of this collection was better than the second. Irving apparently really loves writing descriptions, but I got bored reading them. Most of these stories were far too long, and didn't have enough of a plot.
Some of the writing is so old-fashioned that it was hard to understand; though, the reference notes did help. It was interesting to see how much English spelling has changed just since Irving's day, though, not to mention all the words and phrases commonly used.
There were a couple of stories about Native American Indians that were rather romantic in nature and not rooted in reality.
My favorites were The Author's Account of Himself, The Wife, Rip Van Winkle, English Writers On America, and The Mutability of Literature. ( )
The sketch book is a collection of essays and stories, part log of his travels in England and part tales from the States including the "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow". His descriptions of scenes and characters are noteworthy. ( )
I just finished reading Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow".It was included in a 34 story anthology "The Sketch-Book of Geoffrey Crayon" by Washington Irving,
Reading his words, the images evoked in my imagination were full-bodied, sometimes scary, and sometimes just delightful. Best of all by reading Irving's words I was able to see Ichabod Crane as the male who thinks he is so hot but not. I made the mistake of reading an adapted, simplified version a few weeks ago - so much was thrown away. Stick with the real deal, the language and ideas are not at all archaic. ( )
Recenzoj Citaĵo „ Kvar rakontoj, laŭ romantika iom malnova modo, sed tamen tre plaĉaj, kaj tradukataj en facila fluanta lingvo. ” — 1924, Georges Stroele, Esperanto, paĝo 198 Citaĵo „ La tradukanto prezentas la plej konatajn rakontojn de Irving el lia Sketchbook. Li komencas per la ĉarma novelo "Rip van Winkle" fonto de la fama komik-opero "Rip" de Planquette. Li sukcesis respeguligi la tutan ĉarmon de l' interesaj originaloj per lerta kaj modela traduko. ” — Historio de Esperanto I, paĝo 334
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I have no wife nor children, good or bad, to provide for. A mere spectator of other men's fortunes and adventures, and how they play their parts; which, methinks, are diversely presented unto me, as from a common theatre or scene. BURTON
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To Sir Walter Scott, Bart., this work is dedicated, in testimony of the admiration and affection of the author.
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In the bosom of one of those spacious coves which indent the eastern shore of the Hudson, at the broad expansion of the river denominated by the ancient Dutch navigators the Tappan Zee, and where they always prudently shortened sail, and implored the protection of St. Nicholas when they crossed, there lies a small market-town or rural port, which by some is called Greensburg, but which is more generally and properly known by the name of Tarry Town.
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The first edition is titled “The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.” (abbreviating “Gentleman”). Titles of later editions hyphenate “Sketch-Book,” replace “Gent.” with “Esq.” or simply shorten the title to “The Sketch Book.” The first American edition (1819-20) appeared in seven small paper-bound volumes. The first London edition (1820), in two volumes, added two 1814 magazine articles by Irving (“Traits of Indian Character” and “Philip of Pokanoket”) and a concluding “L‘Envoy.” A revised edition in 1848 added two new stories (“London Antiquities,” “A Sunday in London”) and a preface and postscript to “Rip Van Winkle.” Many abridged editions have been published; some include only the best known stories (e.g., “Rip Van Winkle,” “The Spectre Bridegroom,” “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”) or the Christmas essays (“Christmas,” “The Stage-Coach,” “Christmas Eve,” “Christmas Day”, “Christmas Dinner”).
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The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon is the compilation of 34 short stories and essays by Washington Irving. It includes some of his most famous stories, such as The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle, and was one of the first works of American fiction to become popular in Britain and Europe. The tone of the stories varies widely, and they are held together by the powerful charm of their narrator, Geoffrey Crayon.
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The first half of this collection was better than the second. Irving apparently really loves writing descriptions, but I got bored reading them. Most of these stories were far too long, and didn't have enough of a plot.
Some of the writing is so old-fashioned that it was hard to understand; though, the reference notes did help. It was interesting to see how much English spelling has changed just since Irving's day, though, not to mention all the words and phrases commonly used.
There were a couple of stories about Native American Indians that were rather romantic in nature and not rooted in reality.
My favorites were The Author's Account of Himself, The Wife, Rip Van Winkle, English Writers On America, and The Mutability of Literature. (