032 - The Pride of the Village

036 - L'Envoy

Beyond the well-known tales of Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow that catapulted Washington Irving and The Sketch Book into literary fame, this collection features a rich tapestry of stories such as Roscoe, The Broken Heart, The Art of Book-making, A Royal Poet, The Spectre Bridegroom, Westminster Abbey, Little Britain, and John Bull. Drawing inspiration from German folktales—most notably for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow—Irvings narratives range from the poignant reflections found in The Wife and The Widow and Her Son to the lively escapades of Little Britain and the humorous insights in The Mutability of Literature. Uniting these stories is the captivating character of Geoffrey Crayon, Irvings pseudonymous narrator, whose erudition and charm keep readers enthralled. Crayon’s unique personality not only connects the stories but also intertwines seamlessly with Irvings own public persona throughout his life. (Introduction by Wikipedia)

035 - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow part 2

Beyond the well-known tales of Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow that catapulted Washington Irving and The Sketch Book into literary fame, this collection features a rich tapestry of stories such as Roscoe, The Broken Heart, The Art of Book-making, A Royal Poet, The Spectre Bridegroom, Westminster Abbey, Little Britain, and John Bull. Drawing inspiration from German folktales—most notably for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow—Irvings narratives range from the poignant reflections found in The Wife and The Widow and Her Son to the lively escapades of Little Britain and the humorous insights in The Mutability of Literature. Uniting these stories is the captivating character of Geoffrey Crayon, Irvings pseudonymous narrator, whose erudition and charm keep readers enthralled. Crayon’s unique personality not only connects the stories but also intertwines seamlessly with Irvings own public persona throughout his life. (Introduction by Wikipedia)

034 - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow part 1

Beyond the well-known tales of Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow that catapulted Washington Irving and The Sketch Book into literary fame, this collection features a rich tapestry of stories such as Roscoe, The Broken Heart, The Art of Book-making, A Royal Poet, The Spectre Bridegroom, Westminster Abbey, Little Britain, and John Bull. Drawing inspiration from German folktales—most notably for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow—Irvings narratives range from the poignant reflections found in The Wife and The Widow and Her Son to the lively escapades of Little Britain and the humorous insights in The Mutability of Literature. Uniting these stories is the captivating character of Geoffrey Crayon, Irvings pseudonymous narrator, whose erudition and charm keep readers enthralled. Crayon’s unique personality not only connects the stories but also intertwines seamlessly with Irvings own public persona throughout his life. (Introduction by Wikipedia)

033 - The Angler

Beyond the well-known tales of Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow that catapulted Washington Irving and The Sketch Book into literary fame, this collection features a rich tapestry of stories such as Roscoe, The Broken Heart, The Art of Book-making, A Royal Poet, The Spectre Bridegroom, Westminster Abbey, Little Britain, and John Bull. Drawing inspiration from German folktales—most notably for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow—Irvings narratives range from the poignant reflections found in The Wife and The Widow and Her Son to the lively escapades of Little Britain and the humorous insights in The Mutability of Literature. Uniting these stories is the captivating character of Geoffrey Crayon, Irvings pseudonymous narrator, whose erudition and charm keep readers enthralled. Crayon’s unique personality not only connects the stories but also intertwines seamlessly with Irvings own public persona throughout his life. (Introduction by Wikipedia)

032 - The Pride of the Village

Beyond the well-known tales of Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow that catapulted Washington Irving and The Sketch Book into literary fame, this collection features a rich tapestry of stories such as Roscoe, The Broken Heart, The Art of Book-making, A Royal Poet, The Spectre Bridegroom, Westminster Abbey, Little Britain, and John Bull. Drawing inspiration from German folktales—most notably for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow—Irvings narratives range from the poignant reflections found in The Wife and The Widow and Her Son to the lively escapades of Little Britain and the humorous insights in The Mutability of Literature. Uniting these stories is the captivating character of Geoffrey Crayon, Irvings pseudonymous narrator, whose erudition and charm keep readers enthralled. Crayon’s unique personality not only connects the stories but also intertwines seamlessly with Irvings own public persona throughout his life. (Introduction by Wikipedia)