Washington Irving eBooks
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Tales. E-book. Formato PDF Washington Irving - Interactive Media, 2013 -
Washington Irving's collection of stories, Legends of Sleepy Hollow and Other Tales, is an example of early American gothic literature. Its focus on the supernatural and its exploration of psychological themes speaks to the author's interest in probing into the darker corners of human nature. At the same time, though, Irving also employs a variety of techniques ranging from comic wit to dark irony, making his work accessible to a wide range of readers.
The Legend of Sleepy HollowEnglish and Russian language edition. E-book. Formato PDF Washington Irving - Interactive Media, 2013 -
Sleepy Hollow is known for its ghosts and the haunting atmosphere that pervades the imaginations of its inhabitants and visitors. The most infamous spectre in the Hollow is the Headless Horseman, said to be the ghost of a Hessian trooper who had his head shot off by a stray cannonball during some nameless battle of the American Revolutionary War, and who rides forth to the scene of battle in nightly quest of his head. This edition features original English language text followed by Russian language edition for those learning Russian language or curious about this story in other languages.
The Sketch-Book of Geoffrey Crayon. E-book. Formato PDF Washington Irving - Interactive Media, 2013 -
"The Sketch-Book of Geoffrey Crayon" is a collection of essays, sketches, and short stories by American author Washington Irving. The sketches explore a wide range of topics, from the beauty of the English countryside to the challenges of adapting to life in a new country. Throughout the book, Irving's writing is marked by his keen powers of observation, his gentle humor, and his deep appreciation for the beauty and wonder of the natural world.