The Devil and Tom Walker, and Hurst of Hurstcote
Written by Washington Irving and E. Nesbit
Narrated by B. J. Harrison
4/5
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This audiobook also includes "Hurst of Hurstcote", by E. Nesbit. Here, a young man is so stricken by the passing of his wife that his sanity begins to stray. And, as madness spreads its paralyzing influence over him, he unearths a shocking conclusion
Washington Irving
Washington Irving (1783-1859) was an American writer, historian and diplomat. Irving served as the American ambassador to Spain in 1840s, and was among the first American writers to earn acclaim in Europe. He argued that writing should be considered as a legitimate profession, and advocated for stronger laws to protect writers against copyright infringement. Irving’s love for adventure and drama influenced his work heavily. His most popular works, Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, were inspired by his visit to the Catskill mountains. Irving is credited to have perfected the short story form, and inspired generations of American writer.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Gothic parody, tells the story of Tom Walker who meets up with devil in the swamp. The devil is cutting down trees that are flourishing on the outside but rotting in the inside. Tom makes a deal with the devil and becomes a man of usury, a money lender. As he destroys people by lending money, Tom becomes a "violent" church goer. I especially enjoyed the description of Tom's relationship with his equally miserly wife. This is a story of greed that destroys and corrupts