{"product_id":"the-sketch-book-of-geoffrey-crayon-9781513269696","title":"The Sketch-Book of Geoffrey Crayon","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this collection of thirty-four essays and short stories, Washington Irving explores the personality of his pseudonym, Geoffrey Crayon, while providing a study on human behavior. \u003ci\u003eRip Van Winkle \u003c\/i\u003e introduces the famed literacy title character, an unmotivated, care-free man who drinks and parties with strangers in the mountains, falls asleep, and wakes up twenty years later in post-revolution America. Also among this collection are tales of sentiment, such as \u003ci\u003eThe Broken Heart, \u003c\/i\u003e which follows a young woman who grieves the death of her lover. Often described as a tear-jerking narrative, \u003ci\u003eThe Widow and Her Son \u003c\/i\u003e depicts an old Englishwoman as she cares for her dying son after his return from his military service at sea. Switching moods, \u003ci\u003e A Sunday in London \u003c\/i\u003e provides a vivid portrait of a day in London, focusing on the ways the Church influenced the day's events. In a similar observant lens, \u003ci\u003eThe Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon \u003c\/i\u003e includes a five-part narrative on Christmas celebrations, starting with a refection on the holiday and concluding with a description of Christmas dinner. Finally, the collection ends with the famous and beloved tale of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horsemen in \u003ci\u003eThe Legend of Sleepy Hollow. \u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing ghost stories, anthropological essays, and emotional narratives, The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon  includes the best works of Washington Irving. Originally published as a serial publication starting 1819, \u003ci\u003eThe Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon \u003c\/i\u003e was released in seven highly anticipated installments. With sentiment, elegance, and beautiful prose that excites the imagination, Irving sought to eliminate the animosity between English and American literature with this collection of work. \u003ci\u003eThe Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon \u003c\/i\u003e impressed both Americans and the British, capturing the attention of many other influential writers such as Sir Walter Scott and Lord Byron. With classic stories, characters, and a privileged look into historical events and traditions, Washington Irving's \u003ci\u003eThe Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon\u003c\/i\u003e continues to excite and satiate readers, even two-hundred years later. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIrving, Washington:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWashington Irving\u003c\/b\u003e (1783-1859) was an American writer, historian and diplomat. Irving served as the American ambassador to Spain in 1840s, and was among the first American writers to earn acclaim in Europe. He argued that writing should be considered as a legitimate profession, and advocated for stronger laws to protect writers against copyright infringement. Irving's love for adventure and drama influenced his work heavily. His most popular works, \u003ci\u003eRip Van Winkle\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Legend of Sleepy Hollow\u003c\/i\u003e, were inspired by his visit to the Catskill mountains. Irving is credited to have perfected the short story form, and inspired generations of American writer. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mint Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50915807953170,"sku":"9781513269696","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ef0c388b-2e2d-41b2-9a0b-84760567b9f3.jpg?v=1738830172","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-sketch-book-of-geoffrey-crayon-9781513269696","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}