Washington Irving: The Complete Travel Sketches and Memoirs Collection
Autobiographical Writings, Travel Reports, Essays and NotesBy Washington Irving
Length44h 15m
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In "Washington Irving: The Complete Travel Sketches and Memoirs Collection," readers are invited into the captivating world of Irving's wanderlust through a meticulously curated anthology of his travel writings. This comprehensive volume showcases his deft storytelling and lyrical prose, which are characterized by a whimsical yet profound examination of culture and humanity. His vivid descriptions and keen observations offer not merely a travelogue, but a rich contextual understanding of historical connections and social commentaries, making it a significant literary artifact of the early 19th century. Washington Irving, often hailed as the father of American literature, was deeply influenced by his own travels throughout Europe and the early American landscapes. His background as a diplomat and keen observer of society manifests in his writings, where he seamlessly blends personal experience with broader cultural insights. With an emphasis on exploration and understanding, Irving's works reflect his fascination with both the New World and Old World, and his pioneering spirit fueled a cultural dialogue that resonates to this day. This collection is a must-read for those who appreciate travel literature, as well as for scholars seeking to understand the evolution of American identity in a global context. Irving's ability to bridge the gap between curiosity and critique offers timeless reflections, making this anthology not only an engaging read but also a crucial resource for anyone intrigued by the interplay of travel, culture, and the human experience.
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Table of contents
1Washington Irving: The Complete Travel Sketches and Memoirs Collection
69CHAPTER VIII.
2INTRODUCTION
70CHAPTER IX.
3SPEECH: NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 18, 1842 by Charles Dickens
71CHAPTER X.
4TRAVEL SKETCHES AND MEMOIRS
72CHAPTER XI.
5PREFACE TO THE REVISED EDITION.
73CHAPTER XII.
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6THE JOURNEY.
74CHAPTER XIII.
7PALACE OF THE ALHAMBRA.
75CHAPTER XIV.
8NOTE ON MORISCO ARCHITECTURE
76CHAPTER XV.
9IMPORTANT NEGOTIATIONS. THE AUTHOR SUCCEEDS TO THE THRONE OF BOABDIL.
77CHAPTER XVI.
10INHABITANTS OF THE ALHAMBRA.
78CHAPTER XVII.
11THE HALL OF AMBASSADORS.
79CHAPTER XVIII.
12THE JESUITS’ LIBRARY.
80CHAPTER XIX.
13ALHAMAR. THE FOUNDER OF THE ALHAMBRA.
81CHAPTER XX.
14YUSEF ABUL HAGIG. THE FINISHER OF THE ALHAMBRA.
82CHAPTER XXI.
15THE MYSTERIOUS CHAMBERS.
83CHAPTER XXII.
16PANORAMA FROM THE TOWER OF COMARES.
84CHAPTER XXIII.
17THE TRUANT.
85CHAPTER XXIV.
18THE BALCONY.
86CHAPTER XXV.
19LEGEND OF THE ARABIAN ASTROLOGER.
87CHAPTER XXVI.
20NOTE TO “THE ARABIAN ASTROLOGER”
88CHAPTER XXVII.
21THE COURT OF LIONS.
89CHAPTER XXVIII.
22THE ABENCERRAGES.
90CHAPTER XXIX.
23MEMENTOS OF BOABDIL.
91CHAPTER XXX.
24PUBLIC FETES OF GRANADA.
92CHAPTER XXXI.
25LOCAL TRADITIONS.
93CHAPTER XXXII.
26THE HOUSE OF THE WEATHERCOCK.
94CHAPTER XXXIII.
27VISITORS TO THE ALHAMBRA.
95CHAPTER XXXIV.
28RELICS AND GENEALOGIES.
96CHAPTER XXXV.
29THE GENERALIFE.
97FLETCHER’S WIFE FOR A MONTH.
30LEGEND OF PRINCE AHMED AL KAMEL, OR, THE PILGRIM OF LOVE.
98A HUNTING DINNER.
31A RAMBLE AMONG THE HILLS.
99THE ADVENTURE OF MY UNCLE.
32LEGEND OF THE MOOR’S LEGACY.
100THE ADVENTURE OF MY AUNT.
33THE TOWER OF LAS INFANTAS.
101THE BOLD DRAGOON
34LEGEND OF THE THREE BEAUTIFUL PRINCESSES.
102THE ADVENTURE OF THE GERMAN STUDENT
35LEGEND OF THE ROSE OF THE ALHAMBRA.
103THE ADVENTURE OF THE MYSTERIOUS PICTURE.
36THE VETERAN.
104THE ADVENTURE OF THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER.
37THE GOVERNOR AND THE NOTARY.
105THE STORY OF THE YOUNG ITALIAN.
38GOVERNOR MANCO AND THE SOLDIER.
106LINES FROM AN INN WINDOW.
39A FETE IN THE ALHAMBRA.
107LITERARY LIFE.
40LEGEND OF THE TWO DISCREET STATUES.
108A LITERARY DINNER.
41THE CRUSADE OF THE GRAND MASTER OF ALCANTARA.
109THE CLUB OF QUEER FELLOWS.
42SPANISH ROMANCE.
110THE POOR DEVIL AUTHOR.
43LEGEND OF DON MUNIO SANCHO DE HINOJOSA.
111BUCKTHORNE, OR THE YOUNG MAN OF GREAT EXPECTATIONS.
44POETS AND POETRY OF MOSLEM ANDALUS.
112THE BOOBY SQUIRE.
45AN EXPEDITION IN QUEST OF A DIPLOMA.
113THE STROLLING MANAGER.
46THE LEGEND OF THE ENCHANTED SOLDIER.
114THE INN AT TERRACINA.
47NOTES TO “THE ENCHANTED SOLDIER”.
115THE ADVENTURE OF THE LITTLE ANTIQUARY.
48THE AUTHOR’S FAREWELL TO GRANADA.
116THE ADVENTURE OF THE POPKINS FAMILY.
49ABBOTSFORD
117THE PAINTER’S ADVENTURE.
50NEWSTEAD ABBEY
118THE STORY OF THE BANDIT CHIEFTAIN.
51ARRIVAL AT THE ABBEY
119THE STORY OF THE YOUNG ROBBER.
52ABBEY GARDEN
120HELL GATE.
53PLOUGH MONDAY
121KIDD THE PIRATE.
54OLD SERVANTS
122THE DEVIL AND TOM WALKER.
55SUPERSTITIONS OF THE ABBEY
123WOLFERT WEBBER; OR, GOLDEN DREAMS.
56ANNESLEY HALL
124THE ADVENTURE OF SAM, THE BLACK FISHERMAN.
57THE LAKE
125LETTERS
58ROBIN HOOD AND SHERWOOD FOREST
126CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN WASHINGTON IRVING AND EDGAR ALLAN POE
59ROOK CELL
127I. PRELIMINARY
60LITTLE WHITE LADY
128II. BOYHOOD
61INTRODUCTION.
129III. MANHOOD — FIRST VISIT TO EUROPE
62CHAPTER I.
130IV. SOCIETY AND “SALMAGUNDI”
63CHAPTER II.
131V. THE KNICKERBOCKER PERIOD
64CHAPTER III.
132VI. LIFE IN EUROPE — LITERARY ACTIVITY
65CHAPTER IV.
133VII. IN SPAIN
66CHAPTER V.
134VIII. RETURN TO AMERICA — SUNNYSIDE — THE MISSION TO MADRID
67CHAPTER VI.
135IX. THE CHARACTERISTIC WORKS
68CHAPTER VII.
136X. LAST YEARS — THE CHARACTER OF HIS LITERATURE
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