Rip Van Winkle

Written by Washington Irving

Narrated by Jordan D'Eri

A Dutch-American man wanders into the Catskills for an afternoon nap. When he returns, twenty years have passed, and America is on the other side of the Revolutionary War. Follow along as Rip Van Winkle navigates the countless changes that have transformed his village. Washington Irving’s classic tale is one of the most well-known American short stories and a must-read for students of literature.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Audio Sommelier
• Release date: Sep 30, 2018
• ISBN: 9781644081051

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.