Rip Van Winkle and Other Stories, with eBook

By: Washington Irving

Narrated by: Donada Peters

You are probably familiar with the popularized versions of Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, but have you ever heard the original, unabridged stories by Washington Irving? The skillfully written and colorful original tales have much more meaning and depth. In Rip Van Winkle Irving makes a profound social comment about the changes then happening in America, and Sleepy Hollow isn't just a chilling tale about a Headless Horseman but an enchanting story about two rival suitors.

Equally enjoyable tales of suspense and the supernatural included in this collection include The Spectre Bridegroom, The Adventure of the German Student, The Devil and Tom Walker, The Adventure of the Mason, Legend of the Rose of Alhambra, The Governor and the Notary, and Governor Manco and the Soldier.

These stories demonstrate just why Washington Irving is widely recognized as the "Father of American Literature".

©1992 Joss Recordings (P)2004 Tantor Media, Inc.

Something different

Very nice short stories and nicely performed. I like the style of author. A great discovery.

Wonderful stories

Washington Irving knows how to spin a good tale. Each has a bit of humor, mischief & mystery.
The narrator speaks a little quickly, and in a somewhat high pitch. I slowed the speed of the player to make it more pleasant to listen to. Overall I enjoyed the book very much.

good storys bad reader

the lady who tells these storys is realy bad at telling storys my dad cant even lisnten to the cause of her DON'T BY THIS though the stores are good