The Complete Short Stories of Washington Irving
Illustrated Collections from The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Bracebridge Hall, Tales of a Traveler, The Alhambra, Woolfert's Roost, and The Crayon PapersBy Washington Irving
Length74h 50m
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In "The Complete Short Stories of Washington Irving," readers are invited into a masterful tapestry of early American literature that blends humor, melancholic nostalgia, and vivid storytelling. This comprehensive collection encompasses iconic works such as "The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon" and "The Alhambra," where Irving crafts enchanting narratives infused with rich descriptions and a romantic spirit. With his characteristic blend of realism and folklore, Irving's stories often reflect an emerging American identity, capturing the essence of life in both urban and pastoral settings through a distinctively refined prose style. Washington Irving (1783-1859) stands as a pivotal figure in American literature, often heralded as the nation's first professional writer and a substantial influence on the romantic movement. His extensive travels across Europe and his deep appreciation for both American and European cultures allowed him to weave personal and cultural anecdotes into his narratives. Irving's imaginative prowess, combined with his appreciation for historical contexts and societal observations, provided fertile ground for his creative endeavors, making his stories resonate with readers across generations. This collection is highly recommended for literature enthusiasts and scholars alike, as it not only encapsulates the whimsical charm of Irving's prose but also offers insights into the emerging American psyche of the 19th century. Engaging and beautifully illustrated, this anthology will undoubtedly linger in the reader's heart, presenting a timeless journey through the nuanced landscapes of imagination and identity.
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GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length74 hrs 50 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 12, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
107PART THIRD. THE ITALIAN BANDITTI
2Introduction
108THE INN AT TERRACINA
3Author Biography
109THE ADVENTURE OF THE LITTLE ANTIQUARY
4Historical Context
110THE ADVENTURE OF THE POPKINS FAMILY
5Synopsis (Selection)
111THE PAINTER’S ADVENTURE
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6INTRODUCTION:
112THE STORY OF THE BANDIT CHIEFTAIN
7SPEECH: NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 18, 1842 by Charles Dickens
113THE STORY OF THE YOUNG ROBBER
8I. PRELIMINARY
114PART FOURTH. THE MONEY DIGGERS
9II. BOYHOOD
115HELL GATE
10III. MANHOOD — FIRST VISIT TO EUROPE
116KIDD THE PIRATE
11IV. SOCIETY AND “SALMAGUNDI”
117THE DEVIL AND TOM WALKER
12V. THE KNICKERBOCKER PERIOD
118WOLFERT WEBBER; OR, GOLDEN DREAMS
13VI. LIFE IN EUROPE — LITERARY ACTIVITY
119THE ADVENTURE OF SAM, THE BLACK FISHERMAN
14VII. IN SPAIN
120PREFACE
15VIII. RETURN TO AMERICA — SUNNYSIDE — THE MISSION TO MADRID
121A CHRONICLE OF WOLFERT’S ROOST
16IX. THE CHARACTERISTIC WORKS
122SLEEPY HOLLOW
17X. LAST YEARS — THE CHARACTER OF HIS LITERATURE
123THE BIRDS OF SPRING
18COLLECTIONS OF SHORT STORIES:
124RECOLLECTIONS OF THE ALHAMBRA
19THE SKETCH BOOK OF GEOFFREY CRAYON, GENT.
125THE ABENCERRAGE
20THE AUTHOR’S ACCOUNT OF HIMSELF
126THE ENCHANTED ISLAND
21THE VOYAGE
127THE ADELANTADO OF THE SEVEN CITIES
22ROSCOE
128NATIONAL NOMENCLATURE
23THE WIFE
129DESULTORY THOUGHTS ON CRITICISM
24RIP VAN WINKLE
130SPANISH ROMANCE
25ENGLISH WRITERS ON AMERICA
131LEGEND OF DON MUNIO SANCHO DE HINOJOSA
26RURAL LIFE IN ENGLAND
132COMMUNIPAW
27THE BROKEN HEART
133CONSPIRACY OF THE COCKED HATS
28THE ART OF BOOK-MAKING
134A LEGEND OF COMMUNIPAW
29A ROYAL POET
135GUESTS FROM GIBBET-ISLAND
30THE COUNTRY CHURCH
136THE BERMUDAS
31THE WIDOW AND HER SON
137THE THREE KINGS OF BERMUDA AND THEIR TREASURE OF AMBERGRIS
32A SUNDAY IN LONDON
138PELAYO AND THE MERCHANT’S DAUGHTER
33THE BOAR’S HEAD TAVERN, EASTCHEAP
139THE KNIGHT OF MALTA
34THE MUTABILITY OF LITERATURE
140THE GRAND PRIOR OF MINORCA,
35RURAL FUNERALS
141LEGEND OF THE ENGULPHED CONVENT
36THE INN KITCHEN
142THE COUNT VAN HORN
37THE SPECTRE BRIDEGROOM
143MOUNTJOY OR SOME PASSAGES OUT OF THE LIFE OF A CASTLE-BUILDER
38WESTMINSTER ABBEY
144THE GREAT MISSISSIPPI BUBBLE
39CHRISTMAS
145DON JUAN
40THE STAGECOACH
146BROEK OF THE DUTCH PARADISE
41CHRISTMAS EVE
147SKETCHES IN PARIS IN 1825
42CHRISTMAS DAY
148MY FRENCH NEIGHBOR
43THE CHRISTMAS DINNER
149THE ENGLISHMAN AT PARIS
44LONDON ANTIQUES
150ENGLISH AND FRENCH CHARACTER
45LITTLE BRITAIN
151THE TUILERIES AND WINDSOR CASTLE
46STRATFORD-ON-AVON
152THE FIELD OF WATERLOO
47TRAITS OF INDIAN CHARACTER
153PARIS AT THE RESTORATION
48PHILIP OF POKANOKET
154AMERICAN RESEARCHES IN ITALY. LIFE OF TASSO: RECOVERY OF A LOST PORTRAIT OF DANTE
49JOHN BULL
155THE TAKING OF THE VEIL
50THE PRIDE OF THE VILLAGE
156THE CHARMING LETORIÈRES
51THE ANGLER
157THE EARLY EXPERIENCES OF RALPH RINGWOOD
52THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW
158THE SEMINOLES
53L’ENVOY
159ORIGIN OF THE WHITE, THE RED, AND THE BLACK MEN
54PREFACE
160THE CONSPIRACY OF NEAMATHLA
55THE HALL
161LETTER FROM GRANADA
56THE BUSY MAN
162ABDERAHMAN. FOUNDER OF THE DYNASTY OF THE OMMIADES OF SPAIN
57FAMILY SERVANTS
163THE WIDOW’S ORDEAL
58THE WIDOW
164THE CREOLE VILLAGE
59THE LOVERS
165A CONTENTED MAN
60FAMILY RELIQUES
166PREFACE TO THE REVISED EDITION
61AN OLD SOLDIER
167THE JOURNEY
62THE WIDOW’S RETINUE
168PALACE OF THE ALHAMBRA
63READY-MONEY JACK
169NOTE ON MORISCO ARCHITECTURE
64BACHELORS
170IMPORTANT NEGOTIATIONS. THE AUTHOR SUCCEEDS TO THE THRONE OF BOABDIL
65A LITERARY ANTIQUARY
171INHABITANTS OF THE ALHAMBRA
66THE FARMHOUSE
172THE HALL OF AMBASSADORS
67HORSEMANSHIP
173THE JESUITS’ LIBRARY
68LOVE SYMPTOMS
174ALHAMAR. THE FOUNDER OF THE ALHAMBRA
69FALCONRY
175YUSEF ABUL HAGIG. THE FINISHER OF THE ALHAMBRA
70HAWKING
176THE MYSTERIOUS CHAMBERS
71FORTUNE-TELLING
177PANORAMA FROM THE TOWER OF COMARES
72LOVE-CHARMS
178THE TRUANT
73A BACHELOR’S CONFESSIONS
179THE BALCONY
74GIPSIES
180LEGEND OF THE ARABIAN ASTROLOGER
75VILLAGE WORTHIES
181NOTE TO “THE ARABIAN ASTROLOGER”
76THE SCHOOLMASTER
182THE COURT OF LIONS
77THE SCHOOL
183THE ABENCERRAGES
78A VILLAGE POLITICIAN
184MEMENTOS OF BOABDIL
79THE ROOKERY
185PUBLIC FETES OF GRANADA
80MAY-DAY
186LOCAL TRADITIONS
81THE CULPRIT
187THE HOUSE OF THE WEATHERCOCK
82LOVERS’ TROUBLES
188VISITORS TO THE ALHAMBRA
83THE WEDDING
189RELICS AND GENEALOGIES
84THE STOUT GENTLEMAN
190THE GENERALIFE
85THE STUDENT OF SALAMANCA (pt. 1)
191LEGEND OF PRINCE AHMED AL KAMEL, OR, THE PILGRIM OF LOVE
86THE STUDENT OF SALAMANCA (pt. 2)
192A RAMBLE AMONG THE HILLS
87ANNETTE DELARBRE
193LEGEND OF THE MOOR’S LEGACY
88DOLPH HEYLIGER
194THE TOWER OF LAS INFANTAS
89PART FIRST. STRANGE STORIES BY A NERVOUS GENTLEMAN
195LEGEND OF THE THREE BEAUTIFUL PRINCESSES
90FLETCHER’S WIFE FOR A MONTH
196LEGEND OF THE ROSE OF THE ALHAMBRA
91A HUNTING DINNER
197THE VETERAN
92THE ADVENTURE OF MY UNCLE
198THE GOVERNOR AND THE NOTARY
93THE ADVENTURE OF MY AUNT
199GOVERNOR MANCO AND THE SOLDIER
94THE BOLD DRAGOON
200A FETE IN THE ALHAMBRA
95THE ADVENTURE OF THE GERMAN STUDENT
201LEGEND OF THE TWO DISCREET STATUES
96THE ADVENTURE OF THE MYSTERIOUS PICTURE
202THE CRUSADE OF THE GRAND MASTER OF ALCANTARA
97THE ADVENTURE OF THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER
203SPANISH ROMANCE
98THE STORY OF THE YOUNG ITALIAN
204LEGEND OF DON MUNIO SANCHO DE HINOJOSA
99PART SECOND. BUCKTHORNE AND HIS FRIENDS
205POETS AND POETRY OF MOSLEM ANDALUS
100LINES FROM AN INN WINDOW
206AN EXPEDITION IN QUEST OF A DIPLOMA
101A LITERARY DINNER
207THE LEGEND OF THE ENCHANTED SOLDIER
102THE CLUB OF QUEER FELLOWS
208NOTES TO “THE ENCHANTED SOLDIER”
103THE POOR DEVIL AUTHOR
209THE AUTHOR’S FAREWELL TO GRANADA
104BUCKTHORNE, OR THE YOUNG MAN OF GREAT EXPECTATIONS
210Analysis
105THE BOOBY SQUIRE
211Reflection
106THE STROLLING MANAGER
212Memorable Quotes
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