Description

Book Synopsis
In The Sketch-Book Washington Irving explores the uneasy relationship of an American writer to English literary traditions. He sketches a series of encounters with the cultural shrines of the parent nation, and in two brilliant experiments with tales transplanted from Europe creates the first classic American short stories, `Rip Van Winkle' and `The Legend of the Sleepy Hollow'.

The SketchBook of Geoffrey Crayon Gent.

Product form

£9.49

Includes FREE delivery

RRP £9.99 – you save £0.50 (5%)

Order before 4pm today for delivery by Fri 19 Dec 2025.

A Paperback / softback by Washington Irving, Susan Manning

Out of stock


    View other formats and editions of The SketchBook of Geoffrey Crayon Gent. by Washington Irving

    Publisher: Oxford University Press
    Publication Date: 30/07/2009
    ISBN13: 9780199555819, 978-0199555819
    ISBN10: 0199555818
    Also in:
    Anthologies & Short Stories Classics ELT & Literary Studies Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900 Books by Washington Irving

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    In The Sketch-Book Washington Irving explores the uneasy relationship of an American writer to English literary traditions. He sketches a series of encounters with the cultural shrines of the parent nation, and in two brilliant experiments with tales transplanted from Europe creates the first classic American short stories, `Rip Van Winkle' and `The Legend of the Sleepy Hollow'.

    Recently viewed products

    © 2025 Book Curl

      • American Express
      • Apple Pay
      • Diners Club
      • Discover
      • Google Pay
      • Maestro
      • Mastercard
      • PayPal
      • Shop Pay
      • Union Pay
      • Visa

      Login

      Forgot your password?

      Don't have an account yet?
      Create account