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Included. The Apparition Of Mrs. Veal by Daniel Defoe,. Alice Addertongue by Benjamin Franklin,. The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving,. Prosper Mérimée by Mateo Falcone,. Napoleon And The Spectre by Charlotte Bronte,. The Mortal Immortal by Mary Shelley,. Young Goodman Brown by Nathaniel Hawthorne,. Dr. Heidegger's Experiment by Nathaniel Hawthorne,. Overcoat by Nikolai Gogol,. The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe,. The Cask Of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe,. An Honest Thief by Fyodor Dostoyevsky,. Frog by Edgar Allan Poe,. The Knitted Collar by Mary Anne Hoare.

A short story by the American author Washington Irving first published in 1819. It follows a Dutch-American villager in colonial America named Rip Van Winkle who falls asleep in the Catskill Mountains and wakes up 20 years later, having missed the American Revolution.

For an atheist it’s a great deal, though it does suggest atheism may have a weak point. For those of faith it’s a matter of jam now and purgatory tomorrow. A bargain many artists feel is something they can live with. For agnostics it’s usually a question of can the afterlife really be that bad, would workplace regulations reach all parts of heaven and hell. However, in this volume the terms are agreed and the Devil pays his fees and the character his dues, each happy to wait a few decades for the eternal payback.

Can you imagine sleeping for twenty years? In this story by Washington Irving, Rip Van Winkle wakes up to discover that the world is a very different place. What has he missed while he slept?

Step back in time to the era of the American Revolution with Washington Irving's classic tale, "Rip Van Winkle," brought to life by the engaging narration of Anthony Pica. This timeless story follows the adventures of Rip Van Winkle, a kind but idle man who escapes the troubles of his nagging wife by wandering into the mountains. There, he encounters mysterious figures who offer him a drink that leads to an extraordinary slumber.

"Leyenda del gobernador y el escribano" es un cuento escrito por Washington Irving que narra la historia de dos amigos, el gobernador Van Twiller y el escribano Hans Van Bummel, en la Nueva Ámsterdam del siglo XVII. El relato sigue las aventuras cómicas y las desventuras de estos dos personajes mientras intentan resolver disputas y mantener el orden en la colonia neerlandesa. A través de una serie de situaciones humorísticas y encuentros con personajes excéntricos, Irving ofrece una visión pintoresca y divertida de la vida colonial en América.

"Leyenda de las tres hermosas princesas" es un cuento de hadas escrito por Washington Irving que relata la historia de tres princesas encantadas por un hechizo maligno. Estas princesas, conocidas por su belleza y gracia, están atrapadas en un sueño profundo en un castillo encantado, esperando ser despertadas por un príncipe valiente. A lo largo de la narrativa, se despliegan elementos de la magia y la aventura mientras un joven héroe se aventura en una búsqueda para liberar a las princesas de su hechizo.

"El balcón" es un cuento de Washington Irving que se desarrolla en la ciudad española de Sevilla durante el siglo XVI. La historia sigue a un joven soldado estadounidense que visita la ciudad y se hospeda en una antigua posada. Allí, escucha la historia de un balcón encantado en una casa cercana. Intrigado, el soldado decide investigar y descubre que el balcón está relacionado con un romance trágico del pasado.

Contents: - Washington Irving. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow - Edgar Allan Poe. The Gold Bug - Herman Melville. Bartleby, the Scrivener - Bret Harte. The Luck of Roaring Camp - Leo Tolstoy. The Death of Ivan Ilyich - Fyodor Dostoevsky. The Dream of a Ridiculous Man - Rudyard Kipling. Rikki-Tikki-Tavi - Charlotte Perkins Gilman. The Yellow Wallpaper - Anton Chekhov. The Lady with the Dog - D.H. Lawrence. The Prussian Officer - James Joyce. Araby - Ivan Turgenev. First Love.

There is something about the number 3. The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two. Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating.

There is something about the number 3. The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two. Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating.

These two shorts stories are likely the most well-known and beloved of the famed American author Washington Irving, both having been published serially between 1819 and 1820 in his renowned collection of stories and essays The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon. For both of these delightful tales, the fictional Dutch historian Diedrich Knickerbocker is attributed by Irving as his authoritative source.

Enter the eerie world of Sleepy Hollow, a secluded village steeped in mystery, where strange events occur in the dead of night. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Washington Irving's timeless tale, follows the story of Ichabod Crane, a superstitious schoolteacher, as he becomes entangled in local folklore and the haunting figure of the Headless Horseman.

"Tales of a Traveler" by Washington Irving is a collection of thrilling and mysterious stories set against romantic and exotic backdrops. This podcast delves into themes of adventure, intrigue, and the supernatural, bringing Irving’s vivid characters and captivating settings to life.

Ghosts, ghouls, witches, and other unearthly creatures promise to chill the blood and raise the hair of even the most courageous listener. Volume Two in this series presents more classic horror to enjoy beyond the spooky season. Brought to you by the slightly unhinged Utah Audiobook Narrators.

Rip Van Winkle de Washington Irving cuenta la historia de un hombre que se queda dormido en las montañas Catskill y se despierta décadas después en un mundo cambiado. La historia explora temas del tiempo, el cambio y las consecuencias de descuidar las propias responsabilidades.

"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is an 1820 short story by American author Washington Irving, contained in his collection of 34 essays and short stories titled The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. Irving wrote the story while living in Birmingham, England. "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is among the earliest examples of American fiction with enduring popularity, especially during Halloween because of a character known as the Headless Horseman believed to be a Hessian soldier who was decapitated by a cannonball in battle.

Esta leyenda tiene como protagonista a Pedro Gil, conocido como Peregil, un gallego dedicado a la tarea de aguatero. Irving expresa la opinión de que por sus características estaba destinado a ser aguatero: "La Naturaleza parece haber preparado razas de hombres, como lo ha hecho con los animales, para determinados trabajos"

La leyenda del astrólogo árabe, sin dudas uno de los cuentos de Washington Irving más recordados de aquella colección, nos sitúa en Granada, y relata la historia de un notable astrólogo, cuyo destino ingrato no llegó a vislumbrar en el resplandor distante de las estrellas.

El Palacio de la Alhambra (Cuentos de la Alhambra) de Washington Irving es una colección de ensayos, bocetos y cuentos inspirados en los viajes de Irving a la Alhambra, un palacio árabe en Granada, España. A través de descripciones vívidas y narraciones románticas, Irving captura la belleza, la historia y la mística de la Alhambra, profundizando en su arquitectura, leyendas y significado cultural. El libro incluye relatos ficticios de personajes históricos como Boabdil, el último rey moro de Granada, así como cuentos míticos de amor, traición y magia ambientados dentro de los muros del palacio.