This classic volume, "Selected Writings of Washington Irving," is edited with an introduction by Saxe Commins and published by The Modern Library, New York, in 1945. A collection of Irving's most beloved works, this edition offers readers a curated selection from notable pieces such as "Rip Van Winkle," "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," and "The Sketch Book." The book is part of The Modern Library series, recognized for its quality editions of important literary works.
Bound in a distinctive blue cloth hardcover with gilt and maroon detailing, this edition features decorative endpapers with the Modern Library emblem. The contents are organized into four major sections: from The Sketch Book, Bracebridge Hall, Tales of a Traveller, and The Alhambra, providing a well-rounded glimpse into Irving's literary contributions. A must-have for collectors and fans of American literature, this publication represents a mid-20th century printing by Random House, a respected publisher known for its literary classics.
