Includes the classic short stories rip van winkle and the legend of sleepy hollow. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Lot 10 vintage old antique books 1880 up hc authentic. The sketch book is indisputably irvings most important and lasting work. Between the sense of nature, grave, profound, and scientific in humboldt, listening in the night the sketchbook fry trashington irving. The sketch book by washington irving macmillan s pocket series of english classics by washington irving and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Irvings sketch book washington irving full view 1901. Of these the tales the legend of sleepy hollow and rip van winkle have been called the first. Rip van winkle the sketch book washington irving oh. Rhetoric and poetics modern library press, 1954, brown hardcover, no writing the autocrat of the breakfast table 1889, oliver wendell holmes, green hardcover, houghton mifflin.
Washington irvings sketch book 1912 little pocket book antique book book collector. He was widely traveled, a connoisseur of the theater both at home. The collection includes two of his bestknown stories, the legend of sleepy hollow and rip van winkle. Mcmillan company in columbus, oh is the answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Rip looked and beheld a precise counterpart of himself, as he went up the mountain. What would be the value of a book titled irvings sketch book 1921.
The broken heart 181920 part of the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent. Artgecko shady sketchbook a3 portrait 80 pages 40 sheets 200gsm acid. He was the first american author to achieve international. Born in the postrevolutionary war new york, irving pushed for an american mythology to legitimize the oncoming tide of american literature, according to wayne franklin author of the signet classics introduction of the sketch book. Sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gentillustrated with one hundred and twenty engravings on wood, from original designs. The copy of irvings sketch book that i had was an early 20th century edition that has seen lots of use over many years and had become quite fragile. Artgecko shady sketchbook a3 portrait 80 pages 40 sheets. Washington irving rip van winkle 7 hodkinson washington irving adventures of ulysses 2 atlas classical. The text first appeared in 1819 in irvings sketchbook of geoffrey crayon, gent. The sketch book the authors account of himself washington irving irving, washington 17831859 an american historian, biographer, and essayist who also served as ambassador to spain 184246. The sketch book by washington irving, 1890, belfordclarke edition, in. Washington irving april 3, 1783 november 28, 1859 was an american short story writer, essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat of the early 19th century. The sketch book by washington irving, paperback barnes.
But having recently read the whole thing, i will go even further. The sketch book by washington irving 1921 hardback. The volume was an instant and immense popular success and solidified irvings reputation in europe as an american literary artist, a sobriquet that many europeans of the era had viewed as a contradiction. From the publisher published in 1820, washington irving s celebrated sketch book has proved as enduring as the enchanted kaatskill mountains he immortalized. Most of the book s 30odd pieces concern irving s impressions of england, but six chapters deal with american subjects. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Born in the post revolutionary war new york, irving pushed for an american mythology to legitimize. Irvings sketch book ginn and company, 1901, green hardcover, no writing aristotle.
Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Washington irvings sketch book hardcover april 3, 1985. He was the first american author to achieve international literary renown. The sketch book of geoffrey crayon by washington irving.
Most of the books 30odd pieces concern irvings impressions of england, but six chapters deal with american subjects. The collection includes two of irvings bestknown stories, attributed to the fictional dutch historian diedrich knickerbocker. What would be the value of a book titled irving s sketch book 1921. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Start studying american literature washington irving. 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 irvings pseudonymous narrator, geoffrey crayon. The collection includes two of irving s bestknown stories, attributed to the fictional dutch historian diedrich knickerbocker. Exercises and techniques for sketching on the spot johnson, cathy isbn. The historical even in spain prematurely forced his resignation as a. Sketch book, modern classics by washington irving published by the.
Its not an instructional book although you can get lots of ideas from looking at the classic. The sketch book, in full the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent. At its best, other to the extent that 21st century readers know washington irvings sketch book at all, it is most likely because it included the initial publication of two american. Irvings sketch book by washington irving author, mary elizabeth litchfield author isbn. This is an odd selection of travel essays, short stories and ghost tales. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. This library of america volume brings together the first four works of washington irving, americas first internationally recognized man of letters. This book, published in 1886 and illustrated by randolph caldecott, chronicles the american writer washington irvings nostalgic recollections of christmas traditions in 19th century england. Washington irving distinguished himself in a variety of genres. The sketch book short stories by irving britannica. It was published serially throughout 1819 and 1820. Rip van winkle and the legend of sleepy hollow, in them washington irving created two of the earliest examples of the american short story, and also two stories with lingering appeal to both critics and the general public, inspiring numerous adaptations.
From the publisher published in 1820, washington irvings celebrated sketch book has proved as enduring as the enchanted kaatskill mountains he immortalized. Our appraisals archive contains thousands of antiques roadshow appraisal videos and valuable information spanning nearly 20 years worth of series episodes. The sketch book the broken heart washington irving irving, washington 17831859 an american historian, biographer, and essayist who also served as ambassador to spain 184246. Check out our irving sketch book selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces. The sketch book could easily be damned with faint praise by describing it as of its time. This portrait sketchbook is made in britain using 200gsm, acid free black card. The sketchbook of geoffrey crayon by washington irving.
Irving or his geoffrey crayon persona is a lighthearted story teller, mixing fantasy, legend, observation and tall tales. From these masterpieces in miniature have emerged such universal figures of american fiction and fantasy as rip van winkle, ichabod crane, and the headless horseman of sleepy hollow. Irvings early writings earned the admiration of literary figures like hawthorne, poe, coleridge, byron, scott, and dickens. I have the sketch book arlington edition by irving, it. The name of this book is the adventures of captain bonnevil. Washington irving the sketch book macmillians pocket classics 1921. Previous owners name in front, otherwise very good in wrappers. American literature washington irving flashcards quizlet. Very nice book but i dont know what the point of it is. The sketch book by irving washington, first edition abebooks. Essays from the sketch book by irving washington abebooks. The authors account of himself the voyage roscoe the wife rip van winkle english writers on america rural life in england the broken. His finest and most typical book, the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent. Washington irving is americas first, true homegrown author.
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