Washington Irving

In this anthology of short-stories Irving has captured a wide array of themes. His themes are presented subtly and ingeniously. Although the stories are set in a murky backdrop their romanticism is captivating. These witty profound and captivating... Lire la suite

Old Christmas is a tale of the quaint and old English traditions of celebrating Christmas. Irving travels to the English countryside to meets an old schoolmate, who then invites him to spend Christmas at his family's estate. This book, first... Lire la suite

This is a record of Irvings expedition to the western parts of the country. He has captured the essence of the area through his exquisite descriptions. He has given a romantic depiction of the adventure and expeditions that he undertook while in the... Lire la suite

The works of Washington Irving with active table of contents. Works Include:Abbotsford and Newstead AbbeyThe Adventures of Captain BonnevilleAstoria or Anecdotes of an Enterprise Beyond the Rocky MountainsBracebridge Hall or The HumoristsChronicle... Lire la suite

Ce film est composé de deux moyens-métrages : "La Mare aux grenouilles" et "La Légende de la Vallée endormie".
Le premier film narre l'histoire d'un crapaud excentrique aux multiples lubies qui se découvre une passion soudaine pour l'automobile... Lire la suite

In a secluded glen called Sleepy Hollow, Ichabod Crane, an extremely superstitious schoolmaster from Connecticut, competes with Abraham Van Brunt, for the hand of 18-year-old Katrina Van Tassel. As Crane leaves a party he attended at the Van Tassel... Lire la suite

I sit down to perform my promise of giving you an account of a visit made many years since to Abbotsford. I hope, however, that you do not expect much from me, for the travelling notes taken at the time are so scanty and vague, and my memory so... Lire la suite

Rip Van Winkle is a short story written by the American author Washington Irving, and originally published in 1819. It is accompanied by the truly impressive illustrations of Arthur Rackham, and tells the story of a kindly and solitary character,... Lire la suite

GIchabod Crane, a schoolteacher, came to Tarry Town in the glen of Sleepy Hollow
to ply his trade in educating young minds. He was a gullible and excitable fellow,
often so terrified by locals' stories of ghosts that he would hurry through... Lire la suite