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The collection assembles interconnected short narratives and sketches framed as the reminiscences of a timid storyteller, ranging from ghostly and gothic encounters to light social satire and travel anecdotes. One section presents conversations about literary life and eccentric characters; another recounts Italian banditti adventures and painterly episodes; a later group turns to American settings with tales of treasure-seekers, pirates, and a moral story about avarice. Across the pieces Irving balances humor, irony, and atmosphere, often emphasizing storytelling artifice, character folly, and the unforeseen consequences of ambition or greed.

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Title: Tales of a Traveller

Author: Washington Irving

Release date: September 23, 2004 [eBook #13514]
Most recently updated: October 28, 2024

Language: English

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Tales of a Traveller

By Washington Irving


Contents

PART FIRST—STRANGE STORIES BY A NERVOUS GENTLEMAN
A HUNTING DINNER
THE ADVENTURE OF MY UNCLE
THE ADVENTURE OF MY AUNT
THE BOLD DRAGOON
THE ADVENTURE OF THE GERMAN STUDENT
THE ADVENTURE OF THE MYSTERIOUS PICTURE
THE ADVENTURE OF THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER
THE STORY OF THE YOUNG ITALIAN

PART SECOND—BUCKTHORNE AND HIS FRIENDS
LITERARY LIFE
A LITERARY DINNER
THE CLUB OF QUEER FELLOWS
THE POOR DEVIL AUTHOR
BUCKTHORNE, OR THE YOUNG MAN OF GREAT EXPECTATIONS
THE BOOBY SQUIRE
THE STROLLING MANAGER

PART THIRD—THE ITALIAN BANDITTI
THE INN AT TERRACINA
THE ADVENTURE OF THE LITTLE ANTIQUARY
THE ADVENTURE OF THE POPKINS FAMILY
THE PAINTER’S ADVENTURE
THE STORY OF THE BANDIT CHIEFTAIN
THE STORY OF THE YOUNG ROBBER

PART FOURTH—THE MONEY DIGGERS
HELL GATE
KIDD THE PIRATE
THE DEVIL AND TOM WALKER
WOLFERT WEBBER; OR, GOLDEN DREAMS
THE ADVENTURE OF SAM, THE BLACK FISHERMAN