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The Complete Works of Washington Irving (Illustrated)
The Complete Works of Washington Irving (Illustrated)' offers a comprehensive anthology of one of America's preeminent early writers, showcasing his broad range from gothic folklore to historical works and satirical commentary. This collection, adorned with illustrations, brings to life Irving's distinct literary style, characterized by its whimsical humor, keen observations, and gentle irony—a style that shaped and reflected the American literary identity of the 19th century. Through his colorful narratives, particularly noted in classics like 'Rip Van Winkle' and 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,' Irving crafts a universe where myth and history coalesce, offering readers a valuable window in...
Love and the Incredibly Old Man
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times” begins one chapter of critically acclaimed Lee Siegel’s new novel, Love and the Incredibly Old Man. “In the beginning” starts another. What else can a novelist do when hired as a ghostwriter by an elderly, irascible, conquistador-costumed man claiming to be the 540-year-old Juan Ponce de León? The fantastic life of that legendary explorer—inventor of rum, cigars, Coca-Cola, and popcorn—is the frame for Siegel’s fourth chronicle of love, lies, luck, loss, and labia. Summoned with cold hard cash and a pinch of flattery, a professor and novelist named Lee Siegel finds himself in Eagle Springs, Florida, attempting to give for...
