Rip Van Winkle
by Charlotte Chorpenning

Rip Van Winkle Book Cover
Rip Van Winkle Cover

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Readers appreciate the play's faithful adaptation of Washington Irving's story and its engaging portrayal of early American life. The play offers a variety of roles, which adds to its charm, making it suitable for different cast sizes. However, some find it might cater more to children than adults, which could limit its appeal in broader audiences.

Engaging portrayal of early AmericaVariety of roles for castFaithful adaptation of the storyAppeals more to children than adults

Synopsis

'I'm not myself - I'm somebody else - that's me yonder - no - that's somebody else got into my shoes...I can't tell what's my name, or who I am!'

Touching and comic short stories from the 19th century American master of the genre.

One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946.

Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics' huge range and diversity, with works from around the world and across the centuries - including fables, decadence, heartbreak, tall tales, satire, ghosts, battles and elephants.

Publication

Year1938
BindingPaperback
Pages66
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780871290502
ISBN-100871290502

Rip Van Winkle is a play written by Charlotte Chorpenning and published by Dramatic Publishing (1938).

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Dramatic Publishing · 1938 · 66 pp

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