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Old Christmas (Hardcover)
Washington Irving; Illustrated by Randolph Caldecott; Contributions by J. D. Cooper
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HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of
best-loved, essential classics. 'There was a contagion in the very
air that blew from that haunted region; it breathed forth an
atmosphere of dreams and fancies infecting all the land.' Featuring
'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' and 'Rip Van Winkle', this collection
of inspired essays, stories and sketches established Washington
Irving's reputation as one of America's foremost authors. Irving's
timeless characters, including Ichabod Crane, Rip Van Winkle and
the headless Hessian trooper, jostle for space alongside 31 equally
atmospheric and lyrical works in this haunting anthology from one
of America's most distinctive literary voices.
'We were ushered into this banqueting scene with the sound of
minstrelsy, the old harper being seated on a stool beside the
fireplace and twanging his instrument with a vast deal more power
than melody. Never did Christmas board display a more goodly and
gracious assemblage of countenances.' First published in 1820 in
Irving's masterpiece, The Sketch Book, The Christmas Dinner is a
charming tale by the great American writer behind such timeless
classics as The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle.
Painting the scene of a Christmas dinner spent at the table of
Bracebridge Hall, a countryside manor, the merry songs and stories
of the dinner table echo with jollity of Christmases long past.
(Part of Renard's Christmas Card Classics series, 25% of the RRP of
each book sold goes to Three Peas, a small refugee charity. This
year, instead of a Christmas card, why not send a book?)
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (Paperback)
Washington Irving; Retold by Blake Hoena; Illustrated by Tod Smith; Coloured by Dave Gutierrez
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The story is set circa 1790 in the Dutch settlement of Tarry Town,
New York, in a secluded glen called Sleepy Hollow. It tells the
story of Ichabod Crane, a lean, lanky, and extremely superstitious
schoolmaster from Connecticut, who competes with Abraham "Brom
Bones" Van Brunt, the town rowdy, for the hand of 18-year-old
Katrina Van Tassel, the daughter and sole child of a wealthy
farmer. As Crane leaves a party he attended at the Van Tassel home
on an autumn night, he is pursued by the Headless Horseman. He is
believed to be the ghost of a Hessian trooper who had his head shot
off by a stray cannonball during the American Revolutionary War and
nightly he rides forth to the scene of battle in quest of his head.
That night Ichabod mysteriously disappears. What will Katrina do,
and what does Brom Bones know?
A headless horseman haunts Sleepy Hollow At least that s the legend
in the tiny village of Tarrytown. But scary stories won t stop the
town s new schoolmaster, Ichabod Crane, from crossing the hollow,
especially when the beautiful Katrina lives on the other side.
These reader-favorite tiles are now updated for enhanced Common
Core State Standards support, including discussion and writing
prompts developed by a Common Core expert, an expanded
introduction, bolded glossary words and dynamic new covers."
Tor Classics are affordably-priced editions designed to attract the young reader. Original dynamic cover art enthusiastically represents the excitement of each story. Appropriate "reader friendly" type sizes have been chosen for each title--offering clear, accurate, and readable text. All editions are complete and unabridged, and feature Introductions and Afterwords.
This edition of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow includes an Introduction and Afterword by Charles L. Grant.
Sleepy Hollow is a strange little place...some say bewitched. Some talk of its haunted valleys and streams, the ghostly woman in white, eerie midnight shrieks and howls, but most of all they talk of the Headless Horseman. A huge, shadowy soldier who rides headless through the night, terrifying unlucky travellers.
Schoolteacher Ichabod Crane is fascinated by these stories....Until late one night, walking home through Wiley's swamp, he finds that maybe they're not just stories.
What is that dark, menacing figure riding behind him on a horse? And what does it have in its hands?
And why wasn't schoolteacher Crane ever seen in Sleepy Hollow again?
Two of Washington Irving's works of short fiction from his 1819-20
work, The Sketch Book Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy
Hollow are among the most enduringly popular of American classics.
In his own day, Irving's works were widely read in Britain as well
as in America; the English novelist William Makepiece Thackeray
described him as 'the first ambassador whom the New World of
Letters sent to the Old.' This edition takes notice of
transatlantic literary history with an appendix of reviews from
American and British newspapers, and by printing in facing page
format the American and British versions of 'Traits of Indian
Character' (which differed from each other in a variety of
interesting ways). Also included are an excerpt from Irving's first
major work, A History of New York; excerpts from a key source that
Irving drew on for Rip Van Winkle and a selection of illustrations
showing some of the ways in which this character was imagined in
nineteenth-century America. With a concise but wide-ranging
introduction and extensive explanatory notes, this edition is
ideally suited for course use.This volume is one of a number of
editions that have been drawn from the pages of the acclaimed
Broadview Anthology of American Literature; like the others, it is
designed to make a range of material from the anthology available
in a format convenient for use in a wide variety of contexts.
A stunning new edition of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and other
stories including Rip Van Winkle. Little treasures, the FLAME TREE
COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless
home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover
treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The
unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and
Literary terms produced for the modern reader. First published in
The Sketch Book in 1819-20, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow tells the
story of schoolmaster Ichabod Crane, who comes to live in Sleepy
Hollow, a Dutch settlement near the Hudson River. It is a place
that abounds with local superstitions, including one concerning a
headless horseman. Crane's eye is caught by Katrina van Tassel, the
daughter of a wealthy farmer, and he starts to court her. This
behaviour provokes the ire of another would-be-suitor, Brom Bones,
a renowned village prankster. At a party, Crane confesses his love
for Katrina, who rejects him. On his way home, he encounters the
'horseman', who hurls his head at Crane. Ichabod Crane is never
heard of again. The only traces that remained of him were his
horse, saddle, hat and a mysterious shattered pumpkin. What did
happen to Ichabod Crane that night, and who was the Headless
Horseman?
With these words, Washington Irving expresses the dilemma of every
American artist in the nineteenth century. The Sketch-Book (1820-1)
looks simultaneously towards audiences on both sides of the
Atlantic, as 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 result was not only a
hugely successful travel book; it exerted a strong formative
influence on American writers from Nathaniel Hawthorne and Edgar
Allan Poe to Henry James, and is well worth rediscovery in its own
right today. Based on Irving's final revision of his most popular
work, this new edition includes comprehensive explanatory notes of
The Sketch-Book's sources for the modern reader. In her
introduction, Susan Manning suggests that the author forged a new
idiom, the 'Literary Picturesque', to accommodate and turn to
advantage his dilemma of dual literary allegiances. ABOUT THE
SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made
available the widest range of literature from around the globe.
Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship,
providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable
features, including expert introductions by leading authorities,
helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for
further study, and much more.
Compiled during a three-month stay in Granada, Spain, Tales of the
Alhambra assembles descriptions, myths, and narratives of
historical events. After completing a literary project in Madrid,
author Washington Irving traveled to Granada, Spain. Immediately
taken by its beauty and extravagance, Irving requested a travel
guide and began filling notebooks and journals with his
observations and description of the magnificent setting. Beginning
with an expedition through the Andalusian mountains on horseback,
cherishing the grandeur of the nature, Irving took his time to
enjoy and observe the landscape and culture of the country. After
their horseback ride through the mountains, Irving and his guide
stopped at an inn for a drink. During their stay, Irving witnessed
artistic culture through music and dance, noting how the locals
seemed to celebrate every-day occurrences, creating a happy
environment. Upon entering the city, Irving requested permission
from the governor to stay at the Alhambra palace. Originally built
on the ruins of Roman buildings, the Alhambra was a small fortress
built in 889 CE, and had been largely ignored and forgotten by the
time Irving arrived in Granada. While staying in the Alhambra,
Irving explored the abandoned palace and recollected the myths set
within its walls, recording every detail of its architecture,
story, and mystery. The Alhambra palace had been mostly forgotten,
and left unmaintained until Washington Irving's narrative and
recollections revived interest. Upon its original publication in
1832, Washington Irving's Tales of the Alhambra piqued the
curiosity of readers who were completely engrossed in Irving's
description of the previously abandoned fortress. With delicate
prose and intricate detail, Tales of the Alhambra appeal to
readers' sense of adventure, and allows its audience to explore the
wonders of Granada, Spain alongside Washington Irving. This edition
of Washington Irving's Tales of the Alhambra features a new,
eye-catching cover design and is printed in a font that is both
modern and readable, inviting contemporary audiences to divulge in
the grandeur and beauty of a medieval fortress.
Told from the perspective of a cantankerous man named Deidrick
Knickerbocker, A Knickerbocker's History of New York depicts a
satirical history spanning from the world's creation to the end of
the Dutch dynasty. Beginning with the start of time itself,
Knickerbocker reveals historical anecdotes, both real and imagined
featuring social commentary, fresh perspectives on the past, and
conversations with powerful historical figures. With humor and
intrigue, A Knickerbocker's History of New York tells the tale of
the discovery of New York, and explores the first Dutch
settlements. While examining those origins, Knickerbocker muses
about the ethics of colonization and the immoral treatment of
Native Americans, with biting and brutal honesty. Still under the
Dutch "rule", 1600 New York acted as one of the breeding grounds
for many American Christmas traditions, some of which are still
alive today. Under a comical microscope, A Knickerbocker's History
of New York explores the effect the early Dutch settlements have on
American culture, particularly in New York. Originally published in
1809, Washington Irving's A Knickerbocker's History of New York
earned acclaim for its innovative genre as one of the first
American comedic works. With the mix of specific, inside jokes and
universal humor, Irving's satire invites laughter from both his
original audience and contemporary readers. With prose and wit that
has remained fresh and hilarious even two-hundred and eleven years
later, Washington Irving's A Knickerbocker's History of New York
contains a narrative that has earned centuries of influence. While
playfully mocking both classic literature and historians, Irving
was bold enough to even include a list of people, professions and
properties that he intended to make fun of. Though Irving mixes
fact with fiction, A Knickerbocker's History of New York provides
useful insight on the history of Dutch Americans, as well as
contributing thoughtful social commentary that finds itself still
applicable to modern society. Now featuring a stunning new cover
design and a modern font, this edition of Washington Irving's A
Knickerbocker's History of New York is both accessible and
entertaining.
Separated into four parts, Tales of a Traveller features
twenty-seven works of short fiction, all catering to a sense of
adventure and interest in the macabre. The first part, titled
Strange Stories by a Nervous Gentleman explores the odd escapades
of its protagonists. In The Adventure of a German Student, a young
man meets a strange woman on a stormy night, looking for shelter.
The student allows the woman to stay in his apartment for the
night, but the morning brings consequences that he never could have
imagined. The second part of the collection is titled Buckthrone
and his Friends and features anecdotes from the life of a man named
Buckthrone while exploring the struggles and experiences of
artists. In The Club of Queer Fellows, Buckthrone introduces the
narrator to a lesser-known bar that acts as a hangout spot for
interesting and offbeat people, such as actors and literary
critics. Titled The Italian Banditti, part three of Tales of a
Traveller, follows a string of robberies and unlikely heroes. As
the fourth and final part of the collection, The Money Diggers
features exciting tales of pirates and curses. Based on the real
historical figure, Captain William Kidd, Kidd the Pirate depicts a
young man who is hired to stop the pirates, but becomes one
instead. Also included in the final part of Tales of a Traveller is
the famed short story The Devil and Tom Walker. After a mysterious
figure called Old Scratch offers to reveal the riches of Captain
Kidd in exchange for a great price, Tom Walker is faced with a
tricky decision. With tales of underdogs, mystery, horror, and
adventure, Tales of the Traveller by Washington Irving guarantees
delight. Set in America, Germany, and Paris, Tales of the Traveller
is inclusive in setting and genre, displaying some of Washington
Irving's best work. Featuring twenty-seven works of short fiction,
and redesigned with a striking new cover and stylish font, this
edition of Washington Irving's Tales of a Traveller is accessible
and perfect for a contemporary audience.
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Rip Van Winkle (Paperback)
Washington Irving; Contributions by Mint Editions
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Rip Van Winkle is an easy-going Dutch American settler living in
New York. Though he is happy to help his friends, Rip Van Winkle is
unmotivated to complete the much-needed repairs or chores for his
family's farm. Worried about their financial well-being, Dame Von
Winkle, Rip's wife, often scolds him and tells him to work. One
day, still uninterested in doing these jobs, Rip Van Winkle decides
he needs a break from his wife. Accompanied by his dog, Rip begins
to walk into the Catskill mountains, only to find a group of
strange men with long beards and dressed in fancy, antique Dutch
clothing. As they play games and drink liquor, Rip Van Winkle
enjoys the merriment, helping himself to some drink. After deciding
to take a nap, Rip settles against a tree with his dog and go to
sleep. He had only intended on taking a break for one day, but when
Rip Van Winkle wakes from his nap, his whole world has changed.
After a twenty-year sleep, Rip goes down to his hometown, only to
find that he doesn't recognize anyone. As Rip searches the village
for a familiar face, he finds that everything has changed-his
family, his neighborhood, and even his country. Originally
published in 1819, Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving is a unique
and imaginative perspective on the American Revolution. Separated
by Rip Van Winkle's nap, Irving depicts both a pre and post
revolution America, creating a stark distinction. Rip Van Winkle is
a classic beloved tale, having been adapted for many media forms,
such as television, film, animation, theater, and even music. With
descriptive prose and memorable characters, Washington Irving's Rip
Van Winkle approaches themes of change, accompanied by symbolism
and satire. This edition of Washington Irving's Rip Van Winkle
preserves the original story of the well-known character while
restoring it to modern standards. With a stylish font and an
eye-catching cover design, this edition of Rip Van Winkle is
perfect for a contemporary audience.
Ichabod Crane is a young schoolmaster from Connecticut now living
in Sleepy Hollow, a settlement in New York State notorious for
rumours of ghostly visitations, especially from the infamous
Headless Horseman. Considered an outsider by the local inhabitants,
he falls in love with the eighteen-year-old Katrina Van Tassel, but
has to contend with the loutish Brom Bones for her affections. Then
one night Crane's mounting problems come to a head when he finally
experiences the horrors of the supernatural first-hand... A classic
tale of American Gothic, `The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' has found a
central place in the collective imagination and inspired many
adaptations. Also included in this volume is a selection of some of
Irving's most celebrated ghostly tales, such as `The Phantom
Island' and `The Devil and Tom Walker'.
Washington Riving was the first American man of letters to receive
international recognition. He in fact spent almost a third of his
life in Europe, including several years in Spain attached to the
American Legation. He travelled about that country from 1826-9,
working in the Libraries of Madrid and Seville, and for a time
living in the Alhambra. From these studies Irving compiled a vast
store of information concerning the dominance of the moors in
Spain, and also prepared extensive notes dealing with the
foundation of the Islamic faith. Twenty years passed before Irving
was able to collate all his writings into a single body of work.
The resultant 'Mahomet and His Successors', published in two
volumes in 1849-50, was well-received in both American and Europe,
providing as it did an excellent introductory study of the life of
the Prophet and the founding of Islam. The work remains of interest
to the general reader and will now also attract the student of
Islamic historical literature for whom this republished work, in
facsimile of the 1868 edition, will be especially welcome.
This title is suitable for children aged 10 years and up. This
collection of masterful stories by Washington Irving includes the
classic The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, the eerie Rip Van Winkle, the
funny The Specter Bridegroom and the spooky The Devil and Tom
Walker. These four stories create a strange and macabre anthology
that's perfect for Halloween, or any time you want to feel your
skin crawl. This handsome, unabridged edition of Irving's famous
tales, with striking illustrations by Scott McKowen, joins
Sterling's beloved classics line and is sure to find a treasured
place in any family's library.
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