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 author, likely compiled in the early 21st century for digital readers. This book serves as an index to a range of Irving's writings, which include novels, biographies, essays, and historical accounts. Its focus is on representing the breadth of Irving's contributions to American literature, encompassing his exploration of themes such as folklore, American history, and cultural identity during the early 19th century. The contents of the index reveal a diverse array of works including the famous "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," historical narratives like "A Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada," and biographies such as "Oliver Goldsmith." Each listed work showcases Irving's unique narrative style, blending humor, sentimentality, and observation with historical details. His storytelling often brings to life characters and settings rich with Americana, from the whimsical tales of rural life to the dramatic accounts of historical figures. This index not only serves as a gateway for readers to discover Irving's oeuvre but also highlights his significant impact on American literature and culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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.