Comparing Rip Van Winkle And The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow

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This book is comprised of tales of misery, sorrow, joy, and happiness. Irving's pseudonymous narrator, Geoffrey Crayon is well spoken and creates very interesting tales. The Sketch-Book was published in 1819-1820, both in the United States and in England, and became an immediate best seller in both countries. Irving published his work in both places because he feared his book being pirated. Geoffrey Crayon's personality is shown through his stories. Only five of the chapters are based on American subjects: English Writers on America, The Traits of Indian Character, Philip of Pokanoket: An Indian Memoir, The Author's Account of Himself, The Angler and the stories of Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Knickerbocker. The remainders
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