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Rip Van Winkle and Other Stories by Washington Irving (CD-Audio, 2008)

You are probably familiar with the popularized stories Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, but have you heard the original unabridged versions by Washington Irving? His skillfully written and colorful tales have much more meaning and depth. In Rip Van Winkle, Irving makes a profound social comment about the changes that were happening in his America, and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow isn't just a chilling tale about the Headless Horseman but an enchanting story about two rival suitors. Equally enjoyable tales of suspense and the supernatural included in this collection are: - The Spectre Bridegroom - The Adventure of the German Student - The Devil and Tom Walker - The Adventure of the Mason - Legend of the Rose of Alhambra - The Goverr and the Notary - Goverr Manco and the Soldier This collection will demonstrate just why Washington Irving is widely recognized as the Father of American Literature.

Place of Publication
Old Saybrook, Ct
Running Time
270
Narrator(s)
Donada Peters
Author Biography
Washington Irving (1783-1859) was an American author, short story writer, essayist, poet, travel book writer, biographer, and columnist. He is best known for writing the storiesRip Van WinkleandThe Legend of Sleepy Hollow.Donada Peters is one of AudioFile magazine's Golden Voices and has won over a dozen AudioFile Earphones Awards.
Date of Publication
02/09/2008
Subject
General & Literary Fiction
Edition Statement
Unabridged
Imprint
Tantor Media, Inc
Country of Publication
United States

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