{"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\u003eThis edition of Washington Irving's \u003ci\u003eThe Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon \u003c\/i\u003e features an eye-catching cover design and is printed in a stylish font, creating an approachable reading experience for a modern audience. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-10367158\"\u003eWashington Irving\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mint Editions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/19\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 316\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.67d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781513269696\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1513269690\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-LCO\"\u003eLiterary Collections\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-LCO002000\"\u003eAmerican | General\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-LCO\"\u003eLiterary Collections\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-LCO010000\"\u003eEssays\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Mint Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42653384507629,"sku":"9781513269696","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_6b271f72-420f-4266-9355-d2503bdf24ea.jpg?v=1649249890","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/the-sketch-book-of-geoffrey-crayon-9781513269696","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}