"Rip Van Winkle" is a classic American short story by Washington Irving about a farmer from the Catskills who catches a cold in the woods and sleeps for twenty years. Upon awakening, he finds himself in a changed world, where everything around has undergone great changes. This story contains important information about American history and myths. Irving's sophisticated writing style helps the reader easily feel the atmosphere and mystery of the forest in which Rip got lost. "Rip Van Winkle" is not only a story about time and its images, but also a deep story about a man who returns to a changed world and confronts his past.