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Washington Irving

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Born: April 02 1783

Died: 2727 11 18591859

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Washington Irving was an American author, essayist, biographer and historian of the early 19th century. He began his literary career at the age of nineteen by writing newspaper articles under the pseudonym Jonathan Oldstyle.

In 1809, he published The History of New York under his most popular public persona, Diedrich Knickerbocker.

Irving is best known for his short stories The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle, both of which appear in his book The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent., which he published in 1819.

Irving's historical works include a five volume biography of George Washington as well as biographies of Oliver Goldsmith, Muhammad, and several histories of 15th-century Spain dealing with subjects such as Christopher Columbus, the Moors, and the Alhambra. Irving felt a strong connection to Spain and was appointed by President John Tyler to serve as the first Spanish speaking U.S. minister to Spain from 1842 to 1846.

Washington Irving

3.8/5 ( ratings)

Born: April 02 1783

Died: 2727 11 18591859

Website: Go to Website

Washington Irving was an American author, essayist, biographer and historian of the early 19th century. He began his literary career at the age of nineteen by writing newspaper articles under the pseudonym Jonathan Oldstyle.

In 1809, he published The History of New York under his most popular public persona, Diedrich Knickerbocker.

Irving is best known for his short stories The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle, both of which appear in his book The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent., which he published in 1819.

Irving's historical works include a five volume biography of George Washington as well as biographies of Oliver Goldsmith, Muhammad, and several histories of 15th-century Spain dealing with subjects such as Christopher Columbus, the Moors, and the Alhambra. Irving felt a strong connection to Spain and was appointed by President John Tyler to serve as the first Spanish speaking U.S. minister to Spain from 1842 to 1846.

Books from Washington Irving

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories

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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

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Rip Van Winkle

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Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle

3.8/5 ( ratings)

The Devil and Tom Walker

3.5/5 ( ratings)

Tales of the Alhambra

3.7/5 ( ratings)

American Gothic Tales

American Supernatural Tales

Sleepy Hollow: A Novelization (Includes the Classic Short Story)

4.2/5 ( ratings)

Rip Van Winkle and Other Stories

3.5/5 ( ratings)

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle (Great Illustrated Classics)

Old Christmas: From the Sketch Book

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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Rip Van Winkle and Other Stories

3.7/5 ( ratings)

The Adventure of the German Student

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The Sketch Book

3.7/5 ( ratings)

George Washington: A Biography

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

3.9/5 ( ratings)

Astoria

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Finché morte non vi separi

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History, Tales, and Sketches: The Sketch Book / A History of New York / Salmagundi / Letters of Jonathan Oldstyle, Gent.