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Washington Irving
Washington Irving writes early 19th-century American fiction and biographies, known for stories like Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. He publishes under pseudonyms such as Jonathan Oldstyle and Diedrich Knickerbocker. Irving also authors historical biographies, including a multi-volume life of George Washington, and serves as the first U.S. minister to Spain fluent in Spanish.
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13 books
Fiction
Biography
Short Stories
Fiction
Biography
Short Stories
Washington Irving writes early 19th-century American fiction and biographies, known for stories like Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. He publishes under pseudonyms such as Jonathan Oldstyle and Diedrich Knickerbocker. Irving also authors historical biographies, including a multi-volume life of George Washington, and serves as the first U.S. minister to Spain fluent in Spanish.
20 Q&A
·
13 books
Fiction
Biography
Short Stories
Fiction
Biography
Short Stories
In Memoriam
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Books by Washington Irving
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Washington Irving
1820
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Rip Van Winkle
Washington Irving
1819
0 Q&A
Tales of the Alhambra
Washington Irving
1832
4 Q&A
Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle
Washington Irving
1819
4 Q&A
The Devil and Tom Walker
Washington Irving
1824
4 Q&A
The Sketch Book
Washington Irving
1819
4 Q&A
Ghost Stories
Washington Irving
2023
0 Q&A
Rip Van Winkle and Other Stories
Washington Irving
Unknown
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The Spectre Bridegroom
Washington Irving
Unknown
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