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Il libro degli schizzi (edition 1990)

by Washington Irving, Paolo Biscaretti di Ruffia, Nora Gyarto

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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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Title:Il libro degli schizzi
Authors:Washington Irving
Other authors:Paolo Biscaretti di Ruffia, Nora Gyarto
Info:Milano, Biblioteca universale Rizzoli, 1990
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The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. by Washington Irving

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2.5 stars

The first half of this collection was better than the second. Irving apparently really loves writing descriptions, but I got bored reading them. Most of these stories were far too long, and didn't have enough of a plot.

Some of the writing is so old-fashioned that it was hard to understand; though, the reference notes did help. It was interesting to see how much English spelling has changed just since Irving's day, though, not to mention all the words and phrases commonly used.

There were a couple of stories about Native American Indians that were rather romantic in nature and not rooted in reality.

My favorites were The Author's Account of Himself, The Wife, Rip Van Winkle, English Writers On America, and The Mutability of Literature. ( )
  RachelRachelRachel | Nov 21, 2023 |
The sketch book is a collection of essays and stories, part log of his travels in England and part tales from the States including the "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow". His descriptions of scenes and characters are noteworthy. ( )
  snash | Nov 20, 2023 |
I just finished reading Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow".It was included in a 34 story anthology "The Sketch-Book of Geoffrey Crayon" by Washington Irving,

Reading his words, the images evoked in my imagination were full-bodied, sometimes scary, and sometimes just delightful. Best of all by reading Irving's words I was able to see Ichabod Crane as the male who thinks he is so hot but not. I made the mistake of reading an adapted, simplified version a few weeks ago - so much was thrown away. Stick with the real deal, the language and ideas are not at all archaic. ( )
  Bettesbooks | Oct 4, 2023 |
age wear but VG overal ( )
  JMS62 | Apr 4, 2023 |
I've only read Little Britain...

With my own #6Degrees as a catalyst, I read this on a whim. It had been lurking on my Kindle for so long that until I opened it up last weekend, I had no idea that it was only a brief travel piece, written by Washington Irving (1783-1859) during his sojourn in England in the early 19th century.

As you can see from his entry at Wikipedia, Irving led a most interesting life. Born in Manhattan in 1783, he was a short-story writer, essayist, biographer, historian, and a diplomat, serving as Secretary to the American Legation in London in 1829 and Minister to Spain in 1842. But before that he had forged a career as a writer, and is reckoned to be the first American to earn his living by the pen.

'Little Britain' is a mere 26 pages long, and it takes no time at all to read. It's a whimsical travel piece, describing an area in London now at the southern end of the A1. Irving called it the heart’s core of the city; the stronghold of true John Bullism.
In the centre of the great city of London lies a small neighbourhood, consisting of a cluster of narrow streets and courts, of very venerable and debilitated houses, which goes by the name of LITTLE BRITAIN. Christ Church School and St. Bartholomew’s Hospital bound it on the west; Smithfield and Long Lane on the north; Aldersgate Street, like an arm of the sea, divides it from the eastern part of the city; whilst the yawning gulf of Bull-and-Mouth Street separates it from Butcher Lane, and the regions of Newgate. Over this little territory, thus bounded and designated, the great dome of St. Paul’s, swelling above the intervening houses of Paternoster Row, Amen Corner, and Ave Maria Lane, looks down with an air of motherly protection.

Although it's designed to amuse, 'Little Britain' is not just a witty piece of commentary. Its pseudo-nostalgic tone points to a area now in transition from its old traditions.

To read the rest of my review please visit https://anzlitlovers.com/2022/03/07/little-britain-by-washington-irving/ ( )
  anzlitlovers | Mar 7, 2022 |
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Doren, Carl VanPrefacesecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
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Miller, PerryAfterwordsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
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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 from a common theatre or scene. BURTON
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To Sir Walter Scott, Bart., this work is dedicated, in testimony of the admiration and affection of the author.
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In the bosom of one of those spacious coves which indent the eastern shore of the Hudson, at the broad expansion of the river denominated by the ancient Dutch navigators the Tappan Zee, and where they always prudently shortened sail, and implored the protection of St. Nicholas when they crossed, there lies a small market-town or rural port, which by some is called Greensburg, but which is more generally and properly known by the name of Tarry Town.
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The first edition is titled “The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.” (abbreviating “Gentleman”). Titles of later editions hyphenate “Sketch-Book,” replace “Gent.” with “Esq.” or simply shorten the title to “The Sketch Book.” The first American edition (1819-20) appeared in seven small paper-bound volumes. The first London edition (1820), in two volumes, added two 1814 magazine articles by Irving (“Traits of Indian Character” and “Philip of Pokanoket”) and a concluding “L‘Envoy.” A revised edition in 1848 added two new stories (“London Antiquities,” “A Sunday in London”) and a preface and postscript to “Rip Van Winkle.” Many abridged editions have been published; some include only the best known stories (e.g., “Rip Van Winkle,” “The Spectre Bridegroom,” “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”) or the Christmas essays (“Christmas,” “The Stage-Coach,” “Christmas Eve,” “Christmas Day”, “Christmas Dinner”).
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Classic Literature. Fiction. Literary Anthologies. Short Stories. HTML:

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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