Readers who haven't sat down recently with Irving's classic tale, or those who have yet to be introduced to it, are in for a treat. Written in 1820, the story of the slumbering Dutchman is remarkably fresh, told with verve and panache. In keeping with the caliber of the prose, Kelley's artwork echoes the classic tradition (and in fact occasionally brings to mind N. C. Wyeth). His light-dappled landscapes and portraits are drawn on a grand scale, and rendered in sombre, autumnal hues that hint at the story's innate mystery. Irving's puckish wit and droll descriptions are a delight. For more mature readers, the effort of navigating Irving's occasionally florid style is rewarded with many such morsels. Beautifully designed and elegantly type-set on high-quality stock, this book is as much a pleasure to hold as it is to read. Ages 12-up. (Oct.)
Imagine falling asleep, then waking up twenty years later. How would you navigate this unfamiliar new world? Would you recognize anyone? Would they recognize you? In this early-American classic, follow protagonist Rip Van Winkle as he finds himself in this very predicament.
The story begins on an ordinary autumn day in the colonies. Rip Van Winkle goes for a walk with his dog Wolf to get away from his wife's endless yelling. His walk through the mountains takes a mysterious turn when Rip Van Winkle encounters a group of bearded Dutchmen who offer him some liquor. He accepts the drink and falls asleep.
When Rip Van Winkle awakens, he is worried what his wife will think. However, he quickly realizes that there are bigger concerns at hand. The musket at his side has rotted. His beard has grown long and white. His faithful dog and the mysterious Dutchmen are nowhere in sight. He wanders down to the village to find that the portrait of King George III has been replaced with General George Washington, and he is catapulted into a new chapter of American history.
The short story “Rip Van Winkle” by Washington Irving is an early-American spin on a classic German legend. It is considered one of the first American short stories, and a must-read for anyone with an interest in early-American literature.
Imagine falling asleep, then waking up twenty years later. How would you navigate this unfamiliar new world? Would you recognize anyone? Would they recognize you? In this early-American classic, follow protagonist Rip Van Winkle as he finds himself in this very predicament.
The story begins on an ordinary autumn day in the colonies. Rip Van Winkle goes for a walk with his dog Wolf to get away from his wife's endless yelling. His walk through the mountains takes a mysterious turn when Rip Van Winkle encounters a group of bearded Dutchmen who offer him some liquor. He accepts the drink and falls asleep.
When Rip Van Winkle awakens, he is worried what his wife will think. However, he quickly realizes that there are bigger concerns at hand. The musket at his side has rotted. His beard has grown long and white. His faithful dog and the mysterious Dutchmen are nowhere in sight. He wanders down to the village to find that the portrait of King George III has been replaced with General George Washington, and he is catapulted into a new chapter of American history.
The short story “Rip Van Winkle” by Washington Irving is an early-American spin on a classic German legend. It is considered one of the first American short stories, and a must-read for anyone with an interest in early-American literature.
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BN ID: | 2940175745604 |
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Publisher: | Spotify Audiobooks |
Publication date: | 06/07/2022 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |