On Rip Van Winkle.
Published In: Early American Literature, 2023, v. 58, n. 3. P. 583 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Capps, David 3 of 3
Abstract
The article delves into the comparison between Washington Irving's character Rip Van Winkle and the idea of a distant, hypothetical God who has little connection to the changing world, exploring the sense of unfamiliarity and alienation Rip experiences. It combines elements of a short story and a lyric essay, inspired by Irving's writing style, and reflects on the historical context of Irving's life during the Revolutionary War and his creation of a wonderfully weird story.
Additional Information
- Source:Early American Literature. 2023/09, Vol. 58, Issue 3, p583
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:History
- Publication Date:2023
- ISSN:0012-8163
- DOI:10.1353/eal.2023.a909700
- Accession Number:173310686
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