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The sketch-book of Geoffrey Crayon, Esq

by Washington Irving

The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon is the compilation of 34 short stories and essays by Washington Irving. It includes some of his most famous stories, such as The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle, and was one of the first works of American fiction to become popular in Britain and Europe. The tone of the stories varies widely, and they are held together by the powerful charm of their narrator, Geoffrey Crayon.

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FictionDescription and travelChristmasSocial life and customsAmericansAmerican Fantasy fictionTravelHistoryAmerican wit and humorFiction, short stories (single author)

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