“As the vine which has long twined its graceful foliage about the oak and been lifted by it into sunshine, will, when the hardy plant is rifted by the thunderbolt, cling round it with its caressing tendrils and bind up its shattered boughs, so is it beautifully ordered by Providence that woman, who is the mere dependent and ornament of man in his happier hours, should be his stay and solace when smitten with sudden calamity, winding herself into the rugged recesses of his nature, tenderly supporting the drooping head, and binding up the broken heart.”
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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