Tales of a Traveller

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:

"Tales of a Traveller" by Washington Irving is a collection of short stories written during the early 19th century. The book comprises a variety of tales that combine elements of the supernatural, humor, and adventure, narrated through engaging characters like a nervous gentleman and a bold dragoon. These stories explore themes of love, ghostly encounters, and whimsical adventures set against a backdrop of rich historical contexts. The opening of the collection introduces the narrator's friend, a "nervous gentleman," who recounts a series of strange tales based on his own past encounters and those of his relatives. One prominent tale involves a hunting dinner hosted by a baronet, where the guests, having partaken in wine and celebration, become intrigued by the possibility of ghost stories. The atmosphere shifts from joviality to apprehension when the guests begin to share spooky anecdotes, setting the stage for a blend of humor and horror. This initial section establishes the tone of the book, inviting readers into a whimsical world where the ordinary and the extraordinary intertwine delightfully. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Etext produced by Charles Aldarondo, Keren Vergon, Tony Hyland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML file produced by David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-09-23