Bøger af Irving Washington

This biography of the 18th-century British writer Oliver Goldsmith provides a detailed and sympathetic portrait of one of the most beloved figures of English literature. Drawing on a range of primary sources, including Goldsmith's own writings, Washington Irving brings to life the man behind such classics as 'The Vicar of Wakefield' and 'She Stoops to Conquer'. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of English literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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"Abbotsford and Newstead Abbey" is a travel essay written via Washington Irving, a prominent American author, inside the early nineteenth century. In this fascinating literary paintings, Irving vividly recounts his visits to two ancient and picturesque locations in Scotland and England. First, he's taking readers on an adventure to Abbotsford, the previous residence of the renowned Scottish creator Sir Walter Scott. Irving affords a detailed description of the enchanting panorama surrounding the residence, in addition to its wealthy indoors full of Scott's literary treasures. He paints a bright portrait of the area, reminiscent of the influence of Scott's literary genius on the location. In the second part of the essay, Irving explores Newstead Abbey, the ancestral domestic of the well-known English poet Lord Byron. He captures the melancholic beauty of the abbey's ruins and its surrounding landscape. Irving delves into the interesting records of Byron's life, adding a layer of ancient context to his go to. Throughout the essay, Washington Irving's eloquent prose and keen observations transport readers to these iconic literary and historical web sites. "Abbotsford and Newstead Abbey" serves as both a travelogue and a tribute to the literary giants who once inhabited these places, imparting a glimpse into the romanticism of the technology and the long-lasting attraction of those cultural landmarks.

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Sur la route L'autre jour, j'ai rencontré sur la route le vieux Ibire. Il ramassait des feuilles sèches pour couvrir ses navets. Je lui appris que la Chambre avait voté l'expédition de Madagascar. - Eh bien, oui ! fit-il... Qu'est-ce que c'est encore que cette manigance-là ? (Car le vieux Ibire se méfie, maintenant, quand la Chambre vote quelque chose, et même lorsqu'elle ne vote rien. Au seul mot de Chambre ou de député, instinctivement, par un geste rapide, le bonhomme garantit, de ses deux mains, ses deux poches, comme s'il y avait encore quelque chose à prendre, depuis le temps qu'on y puise.) - C'est, lui répondis-je, que nous sommes trop riches, que nous ne savons que faire de nos millions !.

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La vie littéraire Parmi les divers objets qui piquent la curiosité d'un voyageur, j'avais depuis longtemps le plus vif désir de recueillir quelques anecdotes sur la vie des gens de lettres; et me trouvant à Londres, un des endroits les plus renommés pour la publication des livres, j'étais extrêmement curieux de connaître l'espèce d'animaux qui les produit. Le hasard me mit heureusement en relation avec un littérateur nommé Buckthorne, personnage qui habitait depuis longtemps la métropole, et qui pouvait me tracer l'histoire naturelle de tous les animaux étranges que l'on rencontre dans cette vaste forêt. Il s'empressa de me communiquer quelques renseignements utiles sur l'objet de mes recherches.

Le grand inconnu Les histoires qu'on va lire m'ont été racontées par le même individu aux nerfs irritables qui m'apprit l'anecdote romanesque du gros Monsieur, publiée dans le Château de Brace-Bridge Il est bien singulier qu'on s'obstine toujours à me regarder comme le témoin de cette aventure, quand j'ai pris soin d'affirmer d'une manière positive qu'on m'en a fait le récit, et quand j'ai donné le signalement du narrateur. Je proteste que jamais rien de semblable n'est arrivé en ma présence. Je n'aurais pas songé cependant à me plaindre, si l'auteur de Waverley, dans son Introduction au roman de Pévéril du Pic, n'avait prétendu qu'il était lui-même le personnage dont on citait l'embonpoint. Depuis lors, j'ai été constamment importuné par les questions et les lettres de plusieurs lecteurs, et surtout d'une infinité de dames, qui ont voulu savoir ce que j'ai vu du Grand Inconnu.

A pleasing land of drowsy head it was, Of dreams that wave before the half-shut eye; And of gay castles in the clouds that pass, Forever flushing round a summer sky. CASTLE OF INDOLENCE.

Graves réflexions d'un homme désappointé. M. Buckthorne s'était arrêté à la mort de son oncle et à la perte de ses grandes espérances, événement qui formait, comme il le disait, une époque dans son histoire: ce ne fut qu'après un long intervalle et dans une disposition d'esprit assez sérieuse qu'il reprit sa narration passablement bigarrée. Quand je me fus éloigné, dit-il, de tout ce qui restait de mon oncle, et qu'on eût fermé la porte entre moi et ce qui aurait dû m'avoir appartenu un jour, je me trouvai jeté nu dans le monde et complètement abandonné aux soins de la Fortune. Que devenir maintenant ! Je n'avais été formé à rien, qu'à me nourrir d'espérances; et elles venaient toutes d'être déçues. Point de parents dont je dusse attendre conseil ou secours.

Ichabod Crane, ein abergläubischer Schulmeister, wird in den verwunschenen Ort Sleepy Hollow versetzt. Dort verliebt er sich in die reiche Farmertochter Katrina van Tassel. Aber auch der gutaussehende Brom Bones hat ein Auge auf Katrina geworfen. Bei einem Festmahl möchte Ichabod um Katrinas Hand anhalten. Doch die Begegnung mit dem furchterregenden "Reiter ohne Kopf" wird sein Leben für immer verändern...Aufnahmen in American English.