Washington Irving - Libros y biografía

Le Coran regroupe les paroles de Dieu qui auraient été révélées au prophète et messager de l'islam Mahomet par l'archange Gabriel. Cette révélation s'étend sur une période de vingt-trois ans. Le prolifique...

The following tale was found among the papers of the late Diedrich Knickerbocker, an old gentleman of New York, who was very curious in the Dutch history of the province, and the manners of the descendants...

Englisch-deutsche Parallelübersetzung auf jeweils gegenüberliegenden Seiten. "Der Sage nach treibt in Sleepy Hollow ein kopfloser Reiter sein Unwesen, ein im Kampf gefallener Hesse, der keinen Frieden...

Along with "Rip Van Winkle", "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is among the earliest examples of American fiction with enduring popularity, especially because of a character known as the Headless Horseman...

Die Erzählungen von der Alhambra sind eingebettet in eine Rahmenhandlung, in der Washington Irving seine Reise durch Andalusien beschreibt und eine allgemeine Schilderung von Land und Leuten gibt. Der...

"I have no wife nor children, good or bad, to provide for. A mere spectator of other men's fortunes and adventures, and how they play their parts; which, methinks, are diversely presented unto me, as...

ROUGH draughts of some of the following tales and essays were actually written during a residence in the Alhambra; others were subsequently added, founded on notes and observations made there. Care was...

Washington Irving's 'Tales of the Alhambra & Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada' is a captivating collection of stories and historical accounts set in Spain during the Moorish occupation. Known...

Washington Irving's 'Life of George Washington' is a meticulously researched and beautifully written biography that delves into the life and accomplishments of the first President of the United States....

An imaginary historian. One immaculately imagined history. Told from the invented Dutch historian Diedrich Knickerbocker's perspective, Washington Irving's 'A History of New York' weaves a rip-roaringly...

The town of Sleepy Hollow is told to be haunted by a headless huntsman. Ichabod Crane, a lanky, superstitious schoolmaster in the little town competes for the hand of young Katrina Van Tassel. But the...

The famous Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain, served as the major influence for this collection of essays and sketches by Washington Irving. Blending history, myth, and natural descriptions, Irving's...

Touching upon the legends surrounding the infamous captain William Kid, Washington Irving's short story deals in feats of adventures, pirates, and buried treasure. The tempestuous life of William Kid...

The Tales of the Alhambra : a series of tales and sketches of the Moors and Spaniards was published in May 1832, Consisting of a series of essays and short fiction pieces, it was referred to as his "Spanish...

It is not possible to forget Washington Irving in the Alhambra. With a single volume, the simple, gentle, kindly American man of letters became no less a figure in the Moor's Red Palace than Boabdil and...

This comprehensive eBook presents the complete works or all the significant works - the Œuvre - of this famous and brilliant writer in one ebook - 11100 pages easy-to-read and easy-to-navigate: • The...

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a short story by American author Washington Irving.The Story was written while Irving was living abroad in Birmingham, England, and is among the earliest examples of enduring...

Some apology may seem necessary for presenting a life of Mahomet at the present day, when no new fact can be added to those already known concerning him. Many years since, during a residence in Madrid,...

"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is a short story of speculative fiction by American author Washington Irving, Washington Irving (April 3, 1783 – November 28, 1859) was an American short story writer, essayist,...

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In Washington Irving's book, Astoria, readers are transported back to the early 19th century when American explorers ventured into the uncharted territories of the Pacific Northwest. Irving's prose shines...

Washington Irving's 'Astoria' is a gripping historical narrative that follows the true story of John Jacob Astor's ambitious expedition to establish a fur-trading post in the Pacific Northwest in the...

Washington Irving's 'Knickerbocker's History of New York' is a satirical yet insightful account of the Dutch colonization of New York in the 17th century. Written in a mock-historical style, the book...

Washington Irving's 'Knickerbocker's History of New York' is a satirical yet insightful account of the Dutch colonization of New York in the 17th century. Written in a mock-historical style, the book...

Washington Irving's 'The Complete Travel Sketches and Memoirs Collection' is a comprehensive compilation of his vivid and enchanting travel writings, showcasing his mastery of storytelling and his deep...

Washington Irving's 'Letters of Jonathan Oldstyle, Gent' provides a fascinating insight into early nineteenth-century American society through a series of satirical letters. Written in the literary style...

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Washington Irving's 'The Complete Short Stories' is a comprehensive collection of his most famous works, including 'The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon' and 'Tales of a Traveler,' showcasing his mastery...

In 'The Sketch-Book of Geoffrey Crayon' by Washington Irving, the reader is taken on a journey through a collection of essays and short stories that are a delightful mix of humor, satire, and contemplation....