1 janv. 1819 - 1819 Washington Irving "Rip Van Winkle"

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"Rip Van Winkle" was a part of a collection called "The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent" making one of Irving's most famous work and helped establish him as a prominent American writer. The literary context of "Rip Van Winkle" as the story takes place in the backdrop of the American Revolution exploring the themes of change, identity, and the passage of time. It uses elements of folklore and the fantasy to create a whimsical tale that reflects on the anxieties and uncertainties of changing society. The historical context of the story taking place before and after the American Revolution showing the impact of the war on the lives of ordinary people. It shows the tension between the desire for freedom and the fear of change. Rip Van Winkle's character falls asleep for 20 years and wakes up to a new and transformed world symbolizing the struggle to adapt to societal changes.

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