ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -A short story set around the colonial Boston area in 1727; published in 1824. A man sells his soul to the Devil for pirate treasure. He becomes a moneylender in Boston and, despite his efforts to avoid his bargain with the Devil, is eventually snatched away.

Detailed explanation-2: -“The Devil and Tom Walker” takes place in New England in 1727 and was published in 1824. Irving draws on events from New England’s history, such the Salem Witch Trials and relationships with the Native American Tribes, in order to give his story a recognizable period setting.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Devil and Tom Walker, short story by Washington Irving, published as part of the collection Tales of a Traveller in 1824. This all-but-forgotten tall tale is considered by some to be one of Irving’s finest short stories. Set in Massachusetts, the plot is a retelling of the Faust legend, with a Yankee twist.

Detailed explanation-4: –It was late in the dusk of evening when Tom Walker reached the old fort, and he paused there awhile to rest himself.

Detailed explanation-5: -Answer and Explanation: The devil in The Devil and Tom Walker is known as Old Scratch. Covered in what looks similar to black soot, he’s also referred to as The Black Man. He’s cunning and outwits Tom Walker for his soul.