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Who fell asleep for a long time in a fairy tale?

A Beautiful Princess in the fairy tale Sleeping Beauty. Also Rip Van Winkle at the top of a mountain.


Which fairy tale character slept for 20 years?

Rip Van Winkle did, in the story of the same name by Washington Irving. However, there are other characters who slept for a long time, notably Sleeping Beauty.


Who wrote 'Rip Van Winkle'?

Washington Irving wrote the tale called Rip Van Winkle.


Who is the fairy tale guy that slept for a long time?

That's the story of Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving. He lived in New York when the Colonies were under British rule. He fell asleep in the Catskills after playing ninepins with some strange men and woke up after the Revolutionary War was over.


Who wrote the tale entitled rip van winkle?

Washington irving


What are the ratings and certificates for Faerie Tale Theatre - 1982 Rip Van Winkle 6-1?

Faerie Tale Theatre - 1982 Rip Van Winkle 6-1 is rated/received certificates of: Argentina:Atp


What's the characteristics of rip van winkle?

Rip Van Winkle


When was Rip Van Winkle created?

Rip Van Winkle was created in 1819.


Who is wolf rip van winkle?

Wolf is Rip Van Winkle's Dog


According to the writer where did the tale of Rip Van Winkle originate?

The tale of Rip Van Winkle originated from Washington Irving's short story "Rip Van Winkle," published in 1819 as part of a collection of stories called "The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent." It is set in the Catskill Mountains of New York.


What is Rip van winkle problem?

Dame Van Winkle


When was Rip van Winkle - Hellsing - created?

Rip van Winkle - Hellsing - was created in 2001.