Overview
Bracebridge HallĀ (1822) was published, likeĀ The Sketch Book, under the pseudonym Geoffrey Crayon, and centers on an English manor, its inhabitants, and the tales they tell. Interspersed with witty, evocative sketches of country life among the English nobility is the well-known tale āThe Stout Gentlemanā and stories based on English, French, and Spanish folklore, vividly recounted with Irvingās inimitable blend of elegance and colloquial dash.Ā
Tales of a TravellerĀ (1824), written after a year-long stay in Germany, is a pivotal work in Irvingās career, marking his last experiment with fiction before he turned to the writing of history, biography, and adaptation of folktales. Irving felt his new stories to be āsome of the best things I have ever written. They may not be as highly finished as some of my former writings, but they are touched off with a freer spirit, and are more true to life.āĀ
The AlhambraĀ (1832) was inspired by Irvingās stay during the spring and summer of 1829 at the ancient Moorish palace in Granada, which he called āone of the most remarkable, romantic, and delicious spots in the world.ā This rich compendium of tales, deftly interwoven with historical accounts and picturesque sketches, was assembled from Spanish and Moorish folklore, history, guidebooks, and anecdotes of Irvingās experiences among the local residents.Ā
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This book title, Washington Irving: Bracebridge Hall, Tales of a Traveller, The Alhambra (LOA #52, ISBN: 9780940450592, by Washington Irving, published by Library of America (March 1, 1991) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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