The Sketch-Book (The World's Classics) - Irving, Washington

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The Sketch-Book (The World's Classics) by Irving, Washington Format: PaperbackPublished by Oxford University Press, 1996 In The Sketch-Book (1820-21), Irving explores the uneasy re lationship of an American writer to English literary traditions. In two sketches, he experiments with tales transplanted from Europe, thereby creating the first classic American short stories, Rip Van Winkle, and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. 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.Product image is for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product offered for sale. Show more