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Diedrich Knickerbocker's Rip Van Winkle
Diedrich Knickerbocker of New York wrote a story called, “Rip Van Winkle.” In this story it is obvious through descriptive documentation that this story was written in the past with strange characters and magical consequences.

Knickerbocker is very descriptive with the setting of this story. He describes everything in vivid detail that describes past years. From the countryside to the community it is obvious this story was written back in the day.

Rip Van Winkle being the main character of the story was described as an unusual person. Rip was one to help others when he would let his family and home do without. Rip’s wife, Dame Van Winkle, was always fussing at him for neglecting their home and family. Rip was very happy
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