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EPISODE · Oct 16, 2024 · 20 MIN

Ghost Stories & Adventure | The Sketchbook Of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent (Washington Irving) BOOK REVIEW

from Mere Mortals Book Reviews · host Kyrin Down & Juan Granados

Do your prefer old Dutch horror stories or refined English gentry?'The Sketchbook Of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent' by Washington Irving is a mix of short stories (mostly about English observations from an American). It alternates between nonfiction & fiction, mostly told from the POV of the author. It's most famous for the two Dutch inspired stories of Rip Van Winkle & The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow but you'll also be entertained by Christmas with an eccentric nobleman, why American literature is being discounted, hunting for Shakespeare relics & tales of lovers & princes.Would love to hear your feedback and appreciate any support you wish to give :)Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(2:29) - Themes/Questions(6:57) - Author & Extras(11:51) - Summary(16:06) - Value 4 Value(17:49) - Join Live!Value 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcast

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