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Washington Irving has 5020 books on Goodreads with 506694 ratings. Washington Irving’s most popular book is The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
His historical works include biographies of Oliver Goldsmith, Muhammad, and George Washington, as well as several histories of 15th-century Spain that deal with subjects such as the Alhambra, Christopher Columbus, and the Moors. Irving served as American ambassador to Spain in the 1840s.
Jul 1, 2024 · Washington Irving has been called the ‘first American man of letters.’ He wrote numerous works but is best known for the short stories ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ and ‘Rip Van Winkle,’ which are both Americanized versions of German folktales.
Although he’s known for two stories above all others, Washington Irving wrote a number of entertaining, not to mention influential, stories and other works. Below, we pick five of his very best. 1. ‘Rip van Winkle’.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Famed 19th century American author Washington Irving is known for his biographical works and such stories as 'Rip Van Winkle' and 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.'
Historical works of Irving include a five volume biography of George Washington (after whom he was named) as well as biographies of Oliver Goldsmith, Muhammad, and several histories, dealing with subjects, such as Christopher Columbus, the Moors, and the Alhambra, of 15th-ce
Mar 22, 1998 · Paperback – March 22, 1998. by Washington Irving (Author), Charles Neider (Editor) 4.6 86 ratings. See all formats and editions. Washington Irving (1783-1859) was the first American literary artist to earn his living solely through his writings and the first to enjoy international acclaim.
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Sep 30, 2014 · This collection of larger-than-life tales contains Washington Irving’s best-known literary inventions—Ichabod Crane, the Headless Horseman, and Rip Van Winkle—that continue to capture our imaginations today.
Washington Irving first published The Legend of Sleepy Hollow in 1820. Besides being an iconic story and a fine example of early American literature, this is also a revealing historic illustration of life in the Dutch portions of early nineteenth century New York.
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