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The sketch book by irving washington, first edition abebooks. No better impression of the spirit of his youth is to be had than that given as introductory to the sketch book in the authors account of himself, and his essays and tales are constantly to be illustrated by reference to his letters and travels. Abbotsford and newstead abbey gutenberg text irving, washington, 17831859. Add to cart add to cart add to wishlist add to wishlist. The sketchbook of geoffrey crayon by washington irving. The alhambra by washington irving free ebook project gutenberg. Discount prices on books by washington irving, including titles like the lock and key library. Born in the postrevolutionary war new york, irving pushed for an american mythology to legitimize the oncoming tide of american literature, according to wayne franklin author of the signet classics introduction of the sketch book. The authors account of himself the voyage roscoe the wife rip van winkle english writers on america rural life in.
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I have no wife nor children, good or bad, to provide for. He was the first american author to achieve international literary renown. Hampered by writers blockand depressed by the death of his brother williamirving worked slowly, finally delivering a completed manuscript to murray in march 1822. Project gutenberg offers 61,672 free ebooks for kindle. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This collection is officially known as the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent. Books by irving, washington sorted by popularity project gutenberg books by irving, washington sorted by popularity. When one has digested the sketch book of geoffrey crayon and diedrich knickerbokers history of new york, one has embraced the essential works of washington irving and most would then assuredly join me in saying that he rates eminately in american literary standing. Washington irving 1783 1859 was an american author, best known for his short stories rip van winkle 1819 and the legend of sleepy hollow 1820, both of which appear in his book the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent. Washington irvings most popular book is the legend of sleepy hollow and other stories. The sketch book, original title, the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent. Irving, washington, 17831859 online books about this author are available, as is a wikipedia article. Books by irving, washington sorted by popularity gutenberg. Washington irving used various literary genres in the.
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