"The Devil and Tom Walker" is a short story by Washington Irving that explores themes of greed and moral corruption. Set in early 18th-century New England, it follows Tom Walker, a miserly and unscrupulous man who encounters the Devil in a swamp. The Devil offers Tom a deal that grants him wealth in exchange for his soul. Tempted by greed, Tom accepts and becomes a wealthy usurer. However, as he ages, he grows fearful of his fate and attempts to outsmart the Devil. Ultimately, his treachery leads to his downfall, serving as a cautionary tale about the consequences of greed and moral compromise. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Tale Blazers .

There are 37 pages in this book. This book was published in 2007 by Perfection Learning .

Washington Irving was born in 1783 in New York City. In addition to writing fiction, Irving studied law, worked for his family's business in England and wrote essays for periodicals. Some of his most famous tales, including Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, were first published under the pseudonym Geoffrey Crayon.