Washington Irving

The book ""Washington Irving"" by Charles Dudley Warner is a comprehensive biography of the life and works of the American author, Washington Irving. The book covers Irving's early life, his education, and his literary career, including his most famous works such as ""Rip Van Winkle"" and ""The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"". The author also delves into Irving's personal life, including his relationships with family, friends, and colleagues, as well as his travels and experiences abroad. The book provides a detailed analysis of Irving's literary style and influences, and explores the impact of his work on American literature and culture.Throughout the book, Warner portrays Irving as a complex and multifaceted figure, highlighting both his strengths and weaknesses. The author also provides historical context for Irving's life and work, placing him within the broader cultural and political landscape of his time.Overall, ""Washington Irving"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers readers a detailed and nuanced portrait of one of America's most beloved writers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.