Wolfert's Roost, and Miscellanies

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Irving, Washington, 1783-1859

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Wolfert's Roost and Miscellanies" by Washington Irving is a collection of essays and stories written in the early 19th century. The narrative is anchored in the historical and cultural landscapes of the Hudson River Valley, particularly centered around the fictionalized mansion known as Wolfert's Roost. Through the voice of the narrator, Geoffrey Crayon, the text offers a blend of reflection and anecdotal tales, showcasing both personal memories and broader historical themes related to Dutch-American heritage, local folklore, and human experience. The opening of the work sets the tone for a rich exploration of the past through a contemplative lens. Geoffrey Crayon introduces his thoughts on the life and times surrounding the Roost, recounting his friendship with Diedrich Knickerbocker, a character of significance in Irving's earlier works. Crayon nostalgically recalls his youth spent in this locale, painting vivid imagery of the serene landscape while establishing a connection to the Dutch settlers' history, folklore, and the charm of rural life. As he reflects on Wolfert Acker, the house's original proprietor, the reader is drawn into a narrative filled with humor, local color, and themes of retreat from the modern world, hinting at tales of adventure, memories of witchcraft, and the enduring legacy of a bygone era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Chronicle of Wolfert's Roost

Sleepy Hollow

Birds of spring

Recollections of the Alhambra

Abencerrage

Enchanted island

Adelantado of the Seven Cities

National nomenclature

Desultory thoughts on criticism

Spanish romance

Legend of Don Munio Sancho de Hinojosa

Communipaw

Conspiracy of the cocked hats

Legend of Communipaw

The Bermudas

Pelayo and the merchant's daughter

Knight of Malta

Legend of the engulphed convent.

Credits:

Etext produced by Charles Aldarondo, Tiffany Vergon, David Widger and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 60.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2005-07-01