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Washington Irving

Washington Irving was an American short-story writer, essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat of the early 19th century. He wrote the short stories "Rip Van Winkle" (1819) and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" (1820), both of which appear in his collection The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. 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.

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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving is a classic short story from the early 19th century, specifically during the Romantic era. This ta...

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Life of George Washington — Volume 01

"Life of George Washington — Volume 01" by Washington Irving is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book delves deeply into th...

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Abbotsford and Newstead Abbey

"Abbotsford and Newstead Abbey" by Washington Irving is a travelogue-style narrative written in the early 19th century. The book recounts Irving's vis...

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Rip Van Winkle

"Rip Van Winkle" by Washington Irving is a short story written during the early 19th century. The narrative encompasses themes of personal transformat...

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Christmas Day

Excerpt from "Old Christmas."

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Old Christmas: from the Sketch Book of Washington Irving

"Old Christmas: from the Sketch Book of Washington Irving" by Washington Irving is a collection of festive essays written in the early 19th century. T...

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Tales of a Traveller

"Tales of a Traveller" by Washington Irving is a collection of short stories written during the early 19th century. The book comprises a variety of ta...

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Little Britain

"Little Britain" by Washington Irving is a satirical account of a quaint neighborhood in London, written during the early 19th century. In this narrat...

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Wolfert's Roost, and Miscellanies

"Wolfert's Roost and Miscellanies" by Washington Irving is a collection of essays and stories written in the early 19th century. The narrative is anch...

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The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus (Volume II)

"The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus (Volume II)" by Washington Irving is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book del...

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Spanish Papers

"Spanish Papers" by Washington Irving is a collection of narratives and legends based on the historical events of the Spanish conquest, written in the...

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The Alhambra

"The Alhambra" by Washington Irving is a collection of essays and tales written in the early 19th century. The work captures the enchanting beauty of ...

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The Alhambra

"The Alhambra" by Washington Irving is a collection of essays and tales written in the early 19th century. The work reflects Irving's deep affection f...

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Bracebridge Hall

"Bracebridge Hall" by Washington Irving is a collection of humorous and reflective sketches written in the early 19th century. The book serves as a co...

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The Crayon Papers

"The Crayon Papers" by Washington Irving is a collection of literary sketches written during the early 19th century. The work features the character G...

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Oliver Goldsmith: A Biography

"Oliver Goldsmith: A Biography" by Washington Irving is a biographical account written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the life of the cele...

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The Christmas dinner, from "The sketch book"

"The Christmas Dinner, from 'The Sketch Book' by Washington Irving" is a charming piece of festive prose written during the early 19th century. It is ...

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Rip Van Winkle

"Rip Van Winkle" by Washington Irving is a short story written in the early 19th century. This tale belongs to the genre of American folklore and fant...

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Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Washington Irving

"Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Washington Irving" by Washington Irving is a comprehensive collection of literary works by the renowned autho...

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The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools

"The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving" is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This...

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