“To one given to day-dreaming, and fond of losing himself in reveries, a sea-voyage is full of subjects for meditation; but then they are the wonders of the deep and of the air, and rather tend to abstract the mind from worldly themes.”
Quote by Washington Irving
Work
The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. – The Complete Collection: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Rip Van Winkle, The Voyage, Roscoe, A Royal Poet, A Sunday in London and many more (Illustrated)
The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. is a compilation of literary works that showcase the author's storytelling and poetic abilities. It includes The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, a spooky tale of a headless horseman, and Rip Van Winkle, a story about a man who falls asleep for 20 years. The collection also features poems and other short stories, offering readers a diverse range of narratives. more
Author
Washington Irving
Washington Irving was an American author known for his significant contributions to American literature. His works, including 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' and 'Rip Van Winkle', have had a profound impact on American literature. more
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