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In Der Angler begibt sich der Ich-Erzähler mit ein paar Bekannten samt modernstem Fischfang-Equipment zum Angeln, doch der Erfolg bleibt aus. Schließlich macht der verzweifelte Angel-Held die Bekanntschaft eines mehr als erfahrenen Fischjägers und weicht nicht mehr von dessen Seite. Dieser ehemalige Seefahrer hat seine verbleibende Lebenszeit ganz dem Angeln verschrieben und ist demgemäß der beste Ratgeber, den sich ein aufstrebender Branchenneuling nur wünschen kann.

„Philipp von Pokanoket" ist die Geschichte eines großen Indianerhäuptlings, der den ersten puritanischen Siedlern mit Großmut, Verständnis und Güte begegnete und ihnen erlaubte, auf seinem Land in Frieden zu verweilen.

In Der Stolz des Dorfes wird der Ich-Erzähler ungewollt Zeuge einer Begräbniszeremonie, bei welcher die Trauernden weiße Kleider tragen. Er bringt in Erfahrung, was die näheren Umstände dieser Tragödie sind, und lässt uns teilhaben an einer sehr einfachen, schlichten Geschichte, deren Aufzeichnung keinesfalls umsonst war.

Wir erfahren, welche Pflanze gottlos ist und welche Art der Ernährung sündhaft. Dabei offenbart sein Gastgeber nostalgische Gefühle bezüglich der Verweichlichung der Engländer im Allgemeinen, da diese bereits kein ordentliches Fleisch mehr zum Frühstück zu sich nähmen. Der Kirchenchor samt Orchester gibt eine äußerst eigenwillige Musik zum Besten, doch der Dorfprediger schießt den Vogel ab.

At the heart of Dark Romanticism is its brooding, pessimistic tone, its emphasis on the supernatural and the sins of humanity, and its use of iconic symbols and horrifying imagery. The classic Dark Romantic authors (Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne and Herman Melville) are represented in the stories and poems in this volume, as well as some authors who are not commonly included in this genre.

Washington Irving’s Old Christmas: The Origin of Our Modern Christmas recounts his visit to Bracebridge Hall, the fictionalized but closely based estate modeled on Aston Hall in Birmingham, where he stays as a holiday guest of the benevolent Squire Bracebridge.

The journey opens with Old Christmas by Washington Irving, a vivid and affectionate portrait of traditional English Yuletide life. Next comes Classic Christmas Stories by Lucy Maud Montgomery, a tender blend of hope, innocence, and emotional truth from the beloved creator of Anne of Green Gables. The collection concludes with The Christmas Reindeer by Thornton W. Burgess, a warm woodland adventure filled with curiosity, courage, and the gentle moral lessons that made Burgess a generation-spanning favorite.

Step into the snowy lanes and firelit halls of an English country Christmas with Old Christmas: Washington Irving’s nostalgic portrait of Yuletide as it once was. From coach rides through winter fields to candlelit feasts and sacred carols, these charming sketches capture a season of festivity, order, and peace. This modernized and annotated edition preserves Irving’s original charm while making the language accessible for today’s listener.

A wild adventure on horseback, beyond the Mississippi River into America's far west of 1832. Washington Irving, author of the “The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow” and “Rip Van Winkle,” joins a group of inexperienced rangers, hunters and an assortment of colorful characters on a trip into the unsettled prairies. Their goal: meeting Native Americans, hunting buffalo and getting in trouble.

Schauer, Spannung und Schwarze Romantik, Vol. 2: 10 weitere spannende Meisterwerke der klassischen Literatur. Von der schwarzen Romantik eines Edgar Allan Poe und Nathaniel Hawthorne, Mystery von Robert Louis Stevenson und Washington Irving, Grusel von Guy de Maupassant und Rudyard Kipling bis hin zur Spannung à la Jack London und H.P. Lovecraft! Mit dabei: 1. Der Untergang des Hauses Usher (Poe, Track 1), 2. Der junge Goodman Brown (Hawthorne, Track 2), 3. Das Flaschenteufelchen (Stevenson, Track 3–4), 4. Das Fräulein von Scuderi (Hoffmann, Track 5–7), 5. Blutrache (Maupassant, Track 8), 6.

The Letters of Jonathan Oldstyle, Gent. (1824) presents a delightful collection of eight humorous and insightful letters penned by the American writer Washington Irving under the charming pseudonym Jonathan Oldstyle. Originally published as a series of Letters to the Editor in The Morning Chronicle between 1802 and 1803, these letters provide a witty critique of the New York social scene, exploring themes of etiquette, marriage, fashion, and the intricacies of human interaction. While much of Oldstyles commentary unfolds in the theatre, it transcends that setting, offering a sharp analysis of ...

Join the celebrated American humorist Washington Irving as he takes you on a captivating journey through England in this enchanting collection of short stories. Reflecting on his travels, Irving shares his vivid impressions of the picturesque English countryside, the stark contrasts between social classes, and the rich tapestry of rural customs that define British culture. Among his musings is a visit to the historic library nestled within Westminster Abbey, where he contemplates the enduring legacy of English literature and why some works resonate through time while others fade into obscurity...

Step into the whimsical world of Washington Irving, a masterful author, biographer, historian, and diplomat, as he unveils his first major work A History of New-York from the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dynasty, penned under the playful pseudonym Diedrich Knickerbocker in 1809. In a clever twist reminiscent of modern publicity stunts, Irving orchestrated a hoax by placing fake missing person ads in local newspapers, seeking help to locate the fictional Knickerbocker. Continuing the charade, he published a notice supposedly from the hotel proprietor, threatening to release a ...

Dive into the whimsical world of New Yorks past with Washington Irvings groundbreaking work, A History of New-York from the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dynasty, published in 1809 under the humorous pseudonym Diedrich Knickerbocker. Irvings satirical take on local history and politics not only entertains but also sheds light on the citys unique customs and quirks. To promote his book, Irving orchestrated a clever hoax, placing fake missing person ads and creating buzz through a fabricated notice from a hotel proprietor. As he states, his aim was to blend history with humor, ...

The Christmas Stories by Washington Irving is a delightful collection that brings together the timeless holiday tales penned by the acclaimed American author Washington Irving. This anthology includes some of Irving's most cherished stories, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, The Christmas Dinner, and more. Washington Irving, known for his masterful storytelling, invites listeners into the heart of Christmas celebrations in 19th-century America. Through his vivid descriptions and memorable characters, Irving captures the warmth, joy, and festive spirit of the holiday season.

Die Gruselkabinett Hörspiel Box 17 beinhaltet die Geschichten: "Gesellschafterin gesucht" von Mary Elizabeth Braddon, "Der Schatten über Innsmouth" von H.P. Lovecraft und "Die Legende von Sleepy Hollow" von Washington Irving.

El Jinete Sin Cabeza es la traducción al español del relato clásico "La Leyenda de Sleepy Hollow". En este audiolibro, nos sumergimos en la brumosa atmósfera de Sleepy Hollow y exploramos una de las más icónicas narraciones estadounidenses: 'La Leyenda de Sleepy Hollow' de Washington Irving.

Segunda parte de esta serie de Cuentos Clásicos de América del Norte, esta vez con la presencia de tres de los más destacados autores del siglo XIX en este género. Esta recopilación de leyendas y relatos fantásticos transcurre entre las nacientes poblaciones e inhóspitos y misteriosos bosques de la Nueva Inglaterra, a la vista de las Montañas Katskill y las tierras bañadas por el río Hudson. En ellos podemos encontrar criaturas misteriosas, casacas rojas, colonos holandeses, patriotas puritanos, cabañas en la niebla...

The quiet Dutch community of Sleepy Hollow lay in the Adirondack mountains on the western shore of the mighty Hudson River in America’s colonial period. The solitude of the woods was breathtaking, and not even a schoolmaster was immune from the eerie miasma which everyone knew permeated the dense forest. Written in 1820, Washington Irving’s The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow has become a classic of American literature, and has been retold in many different ways. Here is the original, from Irving’s own hand.View our full collection of podcasts at our website: https://www.solgoodmedia.com or ...

Writing under the pseudonym, Geoffrey Crayon, Washington Irving chronicled his travels through Europe in the early 1820’s. He wrote of people he met, places he saw and stories he was told. In fact, much of the work is recounting tales told to him by those with exotic adventures that were waiting to be shared. “Tales of a Traveller” is broken up into four separate parts or “Books,” as Irving called them. The final book is almost a post-script to “Knickerbocker’s History of New York” as he tells stories and describes Manhattan Island and nearby lands as they were almost two ...