1.美国文学简介.pptVIP

American Romanticism and Washington Irving美国短篇小说之父 The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. This is a collection of essays and tales by Irving. Most of the sketches concern his observations as an American visitor during his stay in England. They were written in England, filled with English scenes and quotations from English authors. Irving’s taste is conservative and shows respect for the old world. Of the tales dealing with America, the most famous are “Rip Van Winkle” and “The Legend of Sleep Hollow”. Indeed, The Sketch Book show Irvings affection for the antiquity of Europe and for the