Rip Van Winkle is an easygoing Dutch American settler living in New York. Though he is happy to help his friends Rip Van Winkle is unmotivated to complete the muchneeded repairs or chores for his familys farm. Worried about their financial wellbeing Dame Von Winkle Rips wife often scolds him and tells him to work. One day still uninterested in doing these jobs Rip Van Winkle decides he needs a break from his wife. Accompanied by his dog Rip begins to walk into the Catskill mountains only to find a group of strange men with long beards and dressed in fancy antique Dutch clothing. As they play games and drink liquor Rip Van Winkle enjoys the merriment helping himself to some drink. After deciding to take a nap Rip settles against a tree with his dog and go to sleep. He had only intended on taking a break for one day but when Rip Van Winkle wakes from his nap his whole world has changed. After a twentyyear sleep Rip goes down to his hometown only to find that he doesnt recognize anyone. As Rip searches the village for a familiar face he finds that everything has changedhis family his neighborhood and even his country. Originally published in 1819 Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving is a unique and imaginative perspective on the American Revolution. Separated by Rip Van Winkles nap Irving depicts both a pre and post revolution America creating a stark distinction. Rip Van Winkle is a classic beloved tale having been adapted for many media forms such as television film animation theater and even music. With descriptive prose and memorable characters Washington Irvings Rip Van Winkle approaches themes of change accompanied by symbolism and satire. This edition of Washington Irvings Rip Van Winkle preserves the original story of the wellknown character while restoring it to modern standards. With a stylish font and an eyecatching cover design this edition of Rip Van Winkle is perfect for a contemporary audience.