Washington Irving fue un autor, ensayista, biógrafo e historiador estadounidense de principios del siglo XIX. Es conocido por sus magistrales cuentos que capturan el paisaje y el folclore estadounidenses. Sus obras a menudo profundizan en temas de identidad, memoria y transición cultural, explorando las complejidades de la experiencia estadounidense a través de un estilo atractivo y descriptivo.
Antología de las principales leyendas hispano arábigas compiladas por Irving para el público inglé «Leyenda del astrólogo árabe», «Leyenda de las tres bellas princesas», «Leyenda del príncipe Ahmed Al Kamel o el peregrino de amor», «Leyenda del legado del moro» y «Leyenda de la Rosa de la Alhambra».
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According to Mohammed, the one true religion was revealed to five great prophets before him - Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses and Jesus. But each time their message was ignored and people chose to worship false gods instead. As the last and greatest prophet of the one and only God, it was his task to abolish all idolatry. For many years his mission seemed hopeless. As long as he remained in Mecca, he made few converts and had to endure dangers and persecution. But when the city of Medina offered him sanctuary, his small band of followers rapidly multiplied. Mohammed now led his armies out to do battle in the desert, spreading his religion at the point of the sword. This later part of his life, as told by Washington Irving, is as much about military conquest as spiritual teaching. For us today, the consequences are still unfolding: reason to reflect on the extraordinary career of one individual who joined conviction, resoluteness, courage and self-mastery in the pursuit of a religious vision.
Sbírka hororových povídek od amerických a britských autorů z celého spektra žánru. V Černém kocourovi z pera E. A. Poea se domácí mazlíček vrátí z mrtvých, aby vykonal pomstu na svém bývalém majiteli. V povídce Soudcův dům od Brama Stokera se vydáme na tajemné panství s temnou historií, v jehož zdech se prohání hejno krys. Naopak Příšerný ženich Washingtona Irvinga je téměř hravé vyprávění, které několikrát převrátí čtenářské očekávání. Ani ostatní příběhy nezůstávají svému žánru nic dlužné a ukáží nám šílenstvím pokřivenou realitu či alchymistickou laboratoř. Díky dvojjazyčnému anglicko-českému vydání si čtenář může povídky vychutnat i v originální podobě.
Rip Van Winkle lives near the beautiful Hudson River in New York State in the 1700s. One day he goes walking in the mountains, has a strong drink and falls asleep. He wakes up much, much later, and everything seems very different... People say that strange ghosts live in Sleepy Hollow, where Ichabod Crane lives and works. Ichabod likes Katrina Van Tassel, but Brom Bones likes her too. Ichabod thinks this is his only problem, until one night he sees the ghost of the Headless Horseman... Easy adaptation in American English at Step One level ; Wide range of activities practicing the four skills ; KET-style activities ; Trinity-style activities (Grade 3) ; Dossiers on America in the 1700s, The American Revolution and New York : Yesterday and Today ; Projects on the web ; Full recording of the text ; Exit tests with answer keys.
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Set in early 19th-century rural England, this nostalgic work captures the essence of Christmas traditions as celebrated during that time. Written by Washington Irving and published in 1819, it is part of "The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent." The book is notable for its vivid portrayal of holiday customs, making it one of the earliest depictions of English Christmas practices. Its charm lies in the heartfelt celebration of the season's spirit and the warmth of community gatherings.
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