Short, simple summary of Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving — plot, themes, characters, symbols, and quick NET revision table. Perfect for UGC NET English Literature revision. 📚 Important Short Stories for UGC NET English Literature 🕰️ 1. Classic / Early Modern (18th–19th Century) 🕰️ Rip Van Winkle – Washington Irving 📚 Summary for English Literature Students / UGC NET Author: Washington Irving Published in: The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. (1819) Genre: Short Story / American Romanticism / Folklore Setting: Catskill Mountains, New York (before and after the American Revolution) 🌿 Introduction Rip Van Winkle is one of the most famous American short stories written by Washington Irving . It blends folklore, fantasy, and realism , presenting the theme of change, time, and personal freedom . The story represents the shift from colonial America to independence and reflects the lazy yet innocent charm of rural life. 🧔 Story Summary Rip Van Winkle i...
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