Publisher's Synopsis
Rip Van Winkle is a classic short story written by Washington Irving, originally published in 1819 as part of his collection, The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. The story is set in the Catskill Mountains of New York during the late 1700s and follows the life of a man named Rip Van Winkle.Rip is a laid-back and carefree man who enjoys spending his days hunting and fishing with his friends, and avoiding the responsibilities of his home life. One day, while wandering in the mountains, he comes across a group of strange men who offer him a drink. After drinking the mysterious liquid, Rip falls into a deep sleep that lasts for twenty years.When Rip wakes up, he discovers that the world he knew has completely changed. His wife has passed away, his children are grown, and the American Revolution has taken place. Rip struggles to adjust to the new world and finds that he no longer fits in with his old way of life.The story of Rip Van Winkle is a timeless tale of change, loss, and the passage of time. Irving's vivid descriptions of the Catskill Mountains and the characters that inhabit them make for a captivating read that has endured for over two centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
