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The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.
Book • 1819
The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.
is a collection of essays and short stories that includes some of Irving's most famous works, such as 'Rip Van Winkle' and 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'.
The book was published serially from 1819 to 1820 and marks Irving's first use of the pseudonym Geoffrey Crayon.
The stories range from maudlin to picaresque and comical, and the collection is notable for its portrayal of both American and English life and landscapes.
The book helped establish Irving's reputation as a writer and was among the first widely read works of American literature in Britain and Europe.
is a collection of essays and short stories that includes some of Irving's most famous works, such as 'Rip Van Winkle' and 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'.
The book was published serially from 1819 to 1820 and marks Irving's first use of the pseudonym Geoffrey Crayon.
The stories range from maudlin to picaresque and comical, and the collection is notable for its portrayal of both American and English life and landscapes.
The book helped establish Irving's reputation as a writer and was among the first widely read works of American literature in Britain and Europe.
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Mentioned by Sarah Archer as the author of 'The Sketchbook', which includes essays on old English Christmases.
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Santa Claus with Sarah Archer
Mentioned by Steve Ember as a collection of essays describing Christmas celebrations.
Learning English Podcast - December 25, 2024
