{"product_id":"rip-van-winkle-paperback-1","title":"Rip Van Winkle - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWashington Irving\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRip Van Winkle is an easy-going Dutch American settler living in New York. Though he is happy to help his friends, Rip Van Winkle is unmotivated to complete the much-needed repairs or chores for his family's farm. Worried about their financial well-being, Dame Von Winkle, Rip's wife, often scolds him and tells him to work. One day, still uninterested in doing these jobs, Rip Van Winkle decides he needs a break from his wife. Accompanied by his dog, Rip begins to walk into the Catskill mountains, only to find a group of strange men with long beards and dressed in fancy, antique Dutch clothing. As they play games and drink liquor, Rip Van Winkle enjoys the merriment, helping himself to some drink. After deciding to take a nap, Rip settles against a tree with his dog and go to sleep. He had only intended on taking a break for one day, but when Rip Van Winkle wakes from his nap, his whole world has changed. After a twenty-year sleep, Rip goes down to his hometown, only to find that he doesn't recognize anyone. As Rip searches the village for a familiar face, he finds that everything has changed--his family, his neighborhood, and even his country. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOriginally published in 1819, \u003ci\u003eRip Van Winkle \u003c\/i\u003e by Washington Irving is a unique and imaginative perspective on the American Revolution. Separated by Rip Van Winkle's nap, Irving depicts both a pre and post revolution America, creating a stark distinction. \u003ci\u003eRip Van Winkle \u003c\/i\u003e is a classic beloved tale, having been adapted for many media forms, such as television, film, animation, theater, and even music. With descriptive prose and memorable characters, Washington Irving's \u003ci\u003eRip Van Winkle \u003c\/i\u003e approaches themes of change, accompanied by symbolism and satire. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e This edition of Washington Irving's \u003ci\u003eRip Van Winkle \u003c\/i\u003e preserves the original story of the well-known character while restoring it to modern standards. With a stylish font and an eye-catching cover design, this edition of \u003ci\u003eRip Van Winkle \u003c\/i\u003e is perfect for a contemporary audience. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e When an unmotivated, care-free man drinks and parties with strangers in the mountains, he falls asleep, waking up twenty years later in post-revolution America. \u003c\/b\u003e Set in New York both before and after the American Revolution, Washington Irving's classic tale \u003ci\u003eRip Van Winkle \u003c\/i\u003e explores a symbolic and surreal narrative of change and happiness. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.05 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 05, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42100864123015,"sku":"9781513269658","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/460ccad9dc785217eba2714aad1b3cdc.webp?v=1732388661","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/rip-van-winkle-paperback-1","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}