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The Sketch-Book of Geoffrey Crayon

Author
Washington Irving
Read by
James Harrington
Language
English
Length
12 hours 31 minutes
ISBN
9781802563467
Published
23 February 2025
Imprint
Fractal Press
  • essays
  • stories
  • folklore
  • nostalgia
  • travel
  • culture
  • imagination
  • tradition
  • rural life
  • human nature

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Description

A charming collection of essays, stories, and observations written by the fictional narrator Geoffrey Crayon, blending nostalgia, humor, and vivid descriptions, the work explores both American and European culture. Iconic tales like "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" highlight rural life and folklore, while other pieces reflect on travel, history, and human nature. Through Crayon’s eyes, readers encounter quaint villages, historic sites, and timeless traditions. This eclectic mix celebrates imagination, storytelling, and the shared experiences that connect people across time and place.

Author

Washington Irving (1783–1859) helped invent American literature for a reading public still finding its voice. Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow — both from The Sketch Book — gave the young republic its first enduring short-story myths: the long sleep, the headless horseman, the Hudson Valley as haunted ground.

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