The Devil and Tom Walker, Washington Irving
The Devil and Tom Walker, Washington Irving
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The Devil and Tom Walker

Author: Washington Irving

Narrator: Wesley Tran

Unabridged: 26 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/18/2025


Synopsis

The Devil and Tom Walker by Washington Irving is a chilling and timeless tale of greed, temptation, and supernatural justice. First published in 1824, this classic American short story follows the miserly Tom Walker, who makes a fateful deal with a mysterious stranger in the woods—none other than the Devil himself.Set in colonial New England, the story draws on European folklore and Puritan morality to deliver a darkly humorous cautionary tale about the price of wealth and the corruption of the soul. As Tom's fortunes grow, so too does the weight of his bargain, culminating in a grim and unforgettable ending.This full audiobook brings Irving's richly atmospheric prose to life, capturing both the eerie setting and the story’s biting satire. Ideal for fans of Gothic fiction, American folklore, and moral tales with a supernatural twist.

About Washington Irving

Washington Irving (1783–1859) was an American author, short story writer, essayist, poet, travel book writer, biographer, and columnist. He is best known for writing the stories "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." Early on, he was a contributor to the Morning Chronicle, published Salmagundi, and served as editor of Analetic magazine in Philadelphia and New York. In 1809, he published the comical A History of New York under the name "Dietrich Knickerbocker." Eleven years later, he published a collection of stories entitled The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent., which allowed him to become a full-time writer. Other books written by Irving are Bracebridge Hall, Chronicles of the Conquest of Granada, A Tour of the Prairies, and The Life of George Washington, a five-volume title.


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