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353 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199555819
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 September 2009
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...
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mysterious 40%
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353 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199555819
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 September 2009
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 51 reviews
Moods
dark 40%
funny 40%
mysterious 40%
challenging 20%
lighthearted 20%
reflective 20%
relaxing 20%
tense 20%
Pace
fast 20%
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 50%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
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If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.