Stories range from the maudlin such as the wife and the widow and her son to the picaresque little britain and the comical the mutability of literature, but the common thread running through the sketch book and a key part of its attraction to readers is the personality of irving s pseudonymous narrator, geoffrey crayon. The sketchbook of geoffrey crayon 32 stories, includes the legend of sleepy hollow, little britain and rip van winkle. The sketchbook is the first publication to use irvings pseudonym geoffrey crayon, which he would carry into later works. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent. The anthology starts with the author geoffrey crayon, gent. The sketch book of geoffrey crayon this collection of stories from washington irving includes some of americas bestknown works of fictionsuch as the famous rip van winkle and the legend of sleepy hollowas well as lesserknown works as the specter bridegroom, westminster abbey, english writers on. Therefore, you will see the original references, library stamps as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world, and other notations in the work. His bestknown book, the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent. In 1815, irving went to liverpool, england as a silent partner in his brothers commercial firm. The authors account of himself the voyage roscoe the wife rip van winkle english writers on america rural life in england the broken. This collection is officially known as the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent. Praised by walter scott and lord byron for its prose, this collection consists of his most famous works, rip van winkle and the legend of sleepy hollow, as well as the praised short stories the broken heart and the widow and her son. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. He made his literary debut in 1802 with a series of observational letters to the morning chronicle, written under the pseudonym jonathan oldstyle.
The sketch book of geoffrey crayon is the compilation of 34 short stories and essays by washington irving. The sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent open library. Travel fiction, general fiction, short stories read by. The sketchbook of geoffrey crayon washington irving.
The sketchbook of geoffrey crayon, gent oxford worlds classics irving, washington, manning, susan on. This series of tales, published in seven parts in 181920, brought washington irving instant fame and made him america s first international. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The sketch book, in full the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent. 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. Irvings works while most readers today can name his two most famous stories rip van winkle and the legend of sleepy hollow, both of which were part of a larger serialized collection of stories and essays irving published as the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gentleman few realize the true expanse of irving s literary.
Sketchbook of geoffrey crayon, gent, paperback by irving, washington. A mere spectator of other mens fortunes and adventures, and how they play their parts. A volume of selected stories from washington irving s the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent. It was published serially throughout 1819 and 1820. This collection of stories from washington irving includes some of americas bestknown works of fictionsuch as the famous rip van winkle and the legend of sleepy hollowas well as lesserknown works as the specter bridegroom, westminster abbey, english writers on america, stratford on avon, the art of bookmaking, the mutability of literature, and the christmas quintet. There is some foxing on the text, but it is still legible read more. Washington irving the sketchbook of geoffrey crayon. Click to read more about the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent. Read the authors account of himself of the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent. A merespectator of other mens fortunes and adventures, and how they playtheir parts. They include the famous stories rip van winkle and the legend of sleepy hollow. After a series of losses, the business soon went under and irving returned to writing. Sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gentillustrated with one hundred and twenty engravings on wood. The sketchbook of geoffrey crayon by washington irving.
In the sketchbook 182021, irving explores the uneasy relationship of an american writer to english literary traditions. Life and works of washington irving volume 1 vintage collectible hb book 1880s. Washington irving 1783 1859 apart from rip van winkle and the legend of sleepy hollow the pieces which made both irving and the sketch book famous other tales include roscoe, the broken heart, the art of bookmaking, a royal poet, the spectre bridegroom, westminster abbey, little britain, and john bull. Irvings work laid the foundation for the writings of william austin, nathaniel. The sketchbook by irving, washington and a great selection of related books.
It was followed by other popular works, including bracebridge hall 1822. Sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gentillustrated with one hundred and twenty engravings on wood, from original designs. The sketch book of geoffrey crayon washington irving on. The sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent by washington irving belford, clarke, 0 ps primary source a primary source is a work that is being studied, or that provides firsthand or direct evidence on a topic.
He moved to england for the family business in 1815 where he achieved fame with the publication of the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent. It is from what was apparently a deluxe edition of irving s works with red. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Most of the books 30odd pieces concern irving s impressions of england, but six chapters deal with american subjects. The authors account of himself the voyage roscoe the wife rip van winkle english writers on america rural life in england the broken heart the art of bookmaking a royal poet the country church the widow and her son a sunday in london the boars head tavern, eastcheap the mutability of literature rural. A sentimental journey and other writings ne oxford worlds classics. The sketchbook of geoffrey crayon by washington irving 1880. Irving served as ambassador to spain from 1842 to 1846. The text block is loose in its binding, but is still attached. The sketchbook of geoffrey crayon, gent oxford worlds classics. The project gutenberg ebook of the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent.
The sketch book contains the first printings of the immortal tales rip van winkle in part i and the legend of sleepy hollow in part vi, among others. I am of this mind with homer, that as the snaile that crept out of her shel was turned eftsoones into a toad i and thereby was forced to make a stoole to sit on. Washington irving introduction principal works criticism further reading has also written under the pseudonyms geoffrey crayon, diedrich knickerbocker, fray antonio agapida, launcelot langstaff, and jonathan oldstyle american short story writer, essayist, biographer, and historian the following entry presents criticism on irving s two. The authors account of himself i am of this mind with homer, that as the snaile that crept out of hershel was turned eftsoones into a toad i and thereby was forced to make astoole to sit on. Beautifully illustrated with delightful illustrations from early editions, the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent. Irving, washington 1 copy separate the sketch book from life and works of washington irving irving, washington 1 copy separate the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent. The sketchbook of geoffrey crayon wikisource, the free online. Discover the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, a collection of essays, sketches. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Oxford worlds classics reissue by washington irving, susan manning isbn. The collection includes two of irvings bestknown stories, attributed to the. Bracebridge hall the alhambra rip van winkle the legend of sleepy hollow read an excerpt from rip van winkle the sketch book washington irving oh. The sketchbook of geoffrey crayon, gent oxford worlds. It was in england that he wrote the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent, which contained one of his most famous works, the legend of sleepy hollow. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. London, the novel 18321880, poverty and the working classes. The sketch book by washington irving abebooks passion for books. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent washington. Best known stories, the legend of sleepy hollow and rip van winkle are featured separately in our collection for your convenience. The sketch book the sketch book, in full the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I am determined not to return home until i have sent some writings before me.
This collection of stories from washington irving includes some of americas bestknown works of fictionsuch as the famous rip van winkle. I have no wife nor children, good or bad, to provide for. The narrator of the sketchbook is nominally not irving, although many of his obversations seem to come from irving s. This book is in fair condition, with some signs of aging, wear, and damage. The sketchbook of geoffrey crayon, gent by irving, washington. The sketchbook of geoffrey crayon gent 1848 edition. Fine bindings by gould, the sketch book of geoffrey crayon. The sketch book of geoffrey crayon the british library. In 18191820 irving published the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, which includes his best known stories, the legend of sleepy hollow and. Irving, washington 1 copy separate the sketchbook of geoffrey crayon, gent. Not to be read quickly and to be savored like fine wine, washington irvings the sketch book of geoffrey crayon is a matchless classic in american literature. The legend of sleepy hollow and other stories from the sketch book signet classics washington irving. Find the sketchbook of geoffrey crayon, gent by irving, washington at biblio.
When one has digested the sketch book of geoffrey crayon and diedrich knickerbokers history of new york, one has embraced the essential works of washington irving and most would then assuredly join me in saying that he rates eminately in american literary standing. The sketch book of geoffrey crayon by irving, washington. The sketch book of geoffrey crayon by washington irving. The sketch book short stories by irving britannica. Though the title of irvings the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent. The sketchbook of geoffrey crayon, gent oxford worlds classics washington irving.
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