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Chapter Overview
‘Rip Van Winkle’ is a short story written by Washington Irving. It tells the tale of a carefree and lazy man named Rip Van Winkle, who wanders into the mountains, falls asleep for 20 years, and returns to a completely changed world. Through Rip’s story, the tale explores themes of laziness, change, and the passage of time.
Important Keywords
- Carefree: Free from worries or responsibilities.
- Lazy: Unwilling to work or put in effort.
- Transformation: A complete change in appearance or nature.
- Time lapse: A long period passing unnoticed.
- Curiosity: A desire to learn or know something.
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