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Classic English Novel: Astoria (set of 6 Volumes in Total)
General Fiction经典英文小说：Astoria阿斯托里亚（套装共6册）
Washington Irving
This book is the English version of "Astoria" written by American writer Washington Irving. Readers who like the original English work should not miss it. This is a history of the fortunes of this large plutocrat written by Owen based on the information provided by the great fur trader John Jacob Astor. The plot of the work is vivid and highly readable. It is a must-read to understand the style of Owen's works. Owen's short stories are full of fantasy and most of them are based on ancient legends in Europe, which are extremely mysterious and bizarre. Owen is a master of prose and one of the founders of American literature. His writing is elegant and natural, fresh and refined, and often reveals gentle humor. He is able to subtly embody humor and fantasy in his depictions of real-life details. His romantic flavor adds a lot of grace and charm to his essays and short stories. Irving was an optimistic humorist without the cynicism of some literary men. He has full confidence in mankind. Even when he remembers the ancients and pays tribute to the past, he is not pessimistic and despairing.
This book is the English version of "Astoria" written by American writer Washington Irving. Readers who like the original English work should not miss it. This is a history of the fortunes of this large plutocrat written by Owen based on the information provided by the great fur trader John Jacob Astor. The plot of the work is vivid and highly readable. It is a must-read to understand the style of Owen's works. Owen's short stories are full of fantasy and most of them are based on ancient legends in Europe, which are extremely mysterious and bizarre. Owen is a master of prose and one of the founders of American literature. His writing is elegant and natural, fresh and refined, and often reveals gentle humor. He is able to subtly embody humor and fantasy in his depictions of real-life details. His romantic flavor adds a lot of grace and charm to his essays and short stories. Irving was an optimistic humorist without the cynicism of some literary men. He has full confidence in mankind. Even when he remembers the ancients and pays tribute to the past, he is not pessimistic and despairing.
“美国文学之父”欧文经典作品：纽约外史（套装共7册）
Washington Irving
"Knickerbocker's History of New York" is the book by Washington Irving, an American writer who was born in New York City on April 3, 1783. It is published in December, 1809, with which Washington living, at the age of twenty-six, first won wide credit and influence. Knickerbocker's History of New York is a satire on self-important local history and contemporary politics. Prior to its publication, Irving started a hoax akin to today's viral marketing campaigns; he placed a series of missing person adverts in New York newspapers seeking information on Diedrich Knickerbocker, a crusty Dutch historian who had allegedly gone missing from his hotel in New York City. Today, author Washington Irving is best remembered for the iconic tales "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle." However, Irving also produced a number of well-regarded works of history and biography. This brilliant The volume combines fact and fiction, offering a satirical history of New York from the perspective of make-believe Dutch historian Diedrich Knickerbocker.
"Knickerbocker's History of New York" is the book by Washington Irving, an American writer who was born in New York City on April 3, 1783. It is published in December, 1809, with which Washington living, at the age of twenty-six, first won wide credit and influence. Knickerbocker's History of New York is a satire on self-important local history and contemporary politics. Prior to its publication, Irving started a hoax akin to today's viral marketing campaigns; he placed a series of missing person adverts in New York newspapers seeking information on Diedrich Knickerbocker, a crusty Dutch historian who had allegedly gone missing from his hotel in New York City. Today, author Washington Irving is best remembered for the iconic tales "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle." However, Irving also produced a number of well-regarded works of history and biography. This brilliant The volume combines fact and fiction, offering a satirical history of New York from the perspective of make-believe Dutch historian Diedrich Knickerbocker.