Representative Plays of American Playwrights: 1856-1911: Rip van Winkle is a collection of works that includes the play Rip van Winkle by Charles Burke. This author's drama tells the incredible story of a simple peasant who found himself in a magical world. Rip van Winkle, based on the work of Washington Irving, recreates the atmosphere of American folklore, depicts curious situations and evokes thoughts about time and memory. This play fascinates with its magical atmosphere and bright images, forcing readers to think about what is really important in our lives. In the collection Representative Plays by American Dramatists: 1856-1911, this creative play became a vivid representative of American drama of the 19th century, giving a unique view of the world through the prism of art."