Though written in England, its stories were published piecemeal in America due to the author's fear that, like most American works of the day, they would be ridiculed by the English press.
Though written in England, its stories were published piecemeal in America due to the author's fear that, like most American works of the day, they would be ridiculed by the English press. With the help of Sir Walter Scott and Archibald Constable, it was brought together and published in 1819 bringing international fame to the author, Washington Irving. For 10 points, name this collection including "Roscoe," and "Rip Van Winkle."
Though written in England, its stories were published piecemeal in America due to the author's fear that, like most American works of the day, they would be ridiculed by the English press.
The {Sketch Book} of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.