The Adventure of the German Student
| "The Adventure of the German Student" | |
|---|---|
| Short story by Washington Irving | |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Horror, short story |
| Publication | |
| Media type | Print (hardcover and paperback) |
| Publication date | 1824 |
"The Adventure of the German Student" is a short story by Washington Irving, which was published in 1824 in his collection of essays Tales of a Traveller. The story was inspired by a French tale of unknown origin, and several variations of the story have since appeared in print.