Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving
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| Author | Irving, Washington, 1783-1859 |
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| Illustrator | Rackham, Arthur, 1867-1939 |
| Title | Rip Van Winkle |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Rip Van Winkle" by Washington Irving is a short story written in the early 19th century. This tale belongs to the genre of American folklore and fantasy, reflecting on themes of change, identity, and the passage of time. Set against the backdrop of the post-Revolutionary War period, it offers a poignant exploration of individual transformation amidst societal shifts. The story follows Rip Van Winkle, a good-natured yet lazy man living in a small village at the foot of the Kaatskill Mountains. Tired of his domineering wife, Rip escapes into the mountains where he encounters a group of mysterious figures playing ninepins and drinking from a keg. After partaking in their drink, Rip falls asleep and awakens twenty years later to find that the world and his village have changed dramatically. His wife has died, the American Revolution has occurred, and the once-familiar faces are replaced by strangers. Ultimately, the tale highlights themes of nostalgia and the inevitability of change, as Rip must reconcile his past with the new reality of his existence. Through the humorous and fantastical journey of Rip, Irving captures the essence of the American spirit and the complexities of personal identity in a transforming society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fantasy fiction |
| Subject | New York (State) -- History -- 1775-1865 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Catskill Mountains Region (N.Y.) -- History -- 18th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Van Winkle, Rip (Fictitious character) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Hudson River (N.Y. and N.J.) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60976 |
| Release Date | Dec 20, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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