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368 pages • first pub 1820 (editions)
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Language: English
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In The Sketch-Book (1820-21), Irving explores the uneasy relationship of an American writer to English literary traditions. In two sketches, he experiments with tales transplanted from Europe, thereby creating the first classic American short stor...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,924 reviews
Moods
dark 63%
adventurous 36%
tense 22%
funny 16%
lighthearted 10%
challenging 5%
reflective 5%
relaxing 2%
emotional 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 46% | Character: 26% | A mix: 23% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, MisogynyModerate
Colonisation
368 pages • first pub 1820 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In The Sketch-Book (1820-21), Irving explores the uneasy relationship of an American writer to English literary traditions. In two sketches, he experiments with tales transplanted from Europe, thereby creating the first classic American short stor...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,924 reviews
Moods
dark 63%
adventurous 36%
tense 22%
funny 16%
lighthearted 10%
challenging 5%
reflective 5%
relaxing 2%
emotional 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 46% | Character: 26% | A mix: 23% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, MisogynyModerate
Colonisation