The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Writings (Barnes & Noble

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Writings (Barnes & Noble Classics)
&&LDIV&&R&&LDIV&&R&&LI&&RThe Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Writings&&L/I&&R, by &&LB&&RWashington Irving&&L/B&&R, is part of the &&LI&&RBarnes & Noble Classics&&L/I&&R&&LI&&RÂ &&L/I&&Rseries, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of &&LI&&RBarnes & Noble Classics&&L/I&&R: &&LDIV&&R
- New introductions commissioned from today's top writers and scholars
- Biographies of the authors
- Chronologies of contemporary historical, biographical, and cultural events
- Footnotes and endnotes
- Selective discussions of imitations, parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and films inspired by the work
- Comments by other famous authors
- Study questions to challenge the reader's viewpoints and expectations
- Bibliographies for further reading
- Indices & Glossaries, when appropriate
All editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical interest. &&LI&&RBarnes & Noble Classics &&L/I&&Rpulls together a constellation of influencesâ€•biographical, historical, and literaryâ€•to enrich each reader's understanding of these enduring works.&&L/DIV&&R&&L/DIV&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&RÂ &&L/P&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&RThe first great American man of letters, &&LSTRONG&&RWashington Irving&&L/B&&R became an international celebrity almost overnight upon publication of &&LI&&RThe Sketch Book&&L/I&&R in 1820, which included the short stories â€œThe Legend of Sleepy Hollowâ€ and â€œRip Van Winkle.â€ These two tales remain his crowning achievement, but in addition to being a writer of short stories, Irving was also an acclaimed essayist, travel writer, biographer, and historian.&&L/P&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&RÂ &&L/P&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&RThis volume showcases Irvingâ€™s best work across a variety of genres, including whimsical newspaper articles about New York society, the theater, and contemporary fashions; charming travel pieces that evocatively weave together history and legend; humorous stories and satirical essays from &&LI&&RThe Sketch-Book&&L/I&&R and its sequel &&LI&&RBracebridge Hall&&L/I&&R, and excerpts from &&LI&&RA History of New York&&L/I&&R, considered the first great American book of comic literature. The authorâ€™s success enabled him to earn a living by writing alone, unheard of for an American at that time.&&L/P&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&RÂ &&L/P&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&RIrvingâ€™s energetic, often tongue-in-cheek prose style, together with his ability to blend roguish satire, pathos, and picturesque description, had a profound influence upon the popular culture of his day. His writings have become a cornerstone in the foundation of the American literary tradition.&&L/P&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&RÂ &&L/P&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&R&&LSTRONG&&RPeter Norberg&&L/B&&R&&L/B&&R received his Ph.D. from Rice University in 1998. Since 1997 he has been Assistant Professor of English at Saint Josephâ€™s University in Philadelphia. A specialist on the writers associated with the transcendentalist movement, he has written and lectured extensively on Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Margaret Fuller, and the critical reaction to transcendentalism in the writings of Nathaniel Hawthorne and Edgar Allan Poe.&&L/P&&R&&L/DIV&&R

Country	USA
Author	Washington Irving
Binding	Paperback
Brand	Sterling Children's Books
Creator	Peter Norberg
EAN	9781593082253
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	1593082258
Label	Sterling Children's Books
Manufacturer	Sterling Children's Books
MPN	illustrations
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	528
PartNumber	illustrations
PublicationDate	2006-02-01
Publisher	Sterling Children's Books
Studio	Sterling Children's Books
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Writings (Barnes & Noble Classics)

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