Journals of Washington Irving (Vol 1): Volume 1: Travel in America
Autor Washington Irving, William Trent, George Hellmanen Limba Engleză Paperback – 2007
Best known for his short stories, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip van Winkle, Washington Irving was a prolific essayist, biographer, and historian, as well as a member of the American diplomatic staff. The three volumes of his Journals provide detailed accounts of Irving's travels, experiences, and observations, creating an enlightening backdrop to both his literary and historical works. Noteworthy for his descriptions of his travels in Europe, of particular interest is Irving's perspective on 19th century American culture and politics, including his beloved New York, as well as his commentary on the treatment of Native Americans and their culture. vol. 1 of 3
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781429005777
ISBN-10: 1429005777
Pagini: 280
Dimensiuni: 145 x 240 x 17 mm
Greutate: 0.4 kg
Editura: Applewood Books
Seria Travel in America
ISBN-10: 1429005777
Pagini: 280
Dimensiuni: 145 x 240 x 17 mm
Greutate: 0.4 kg
Editura: Applewood Books
Seria Travel in America
Notă biografică
Washington Irving Was born in New York City in 1783. He lived in the United States, England, and Spain (where he served as an American diplomatic attache). A prolific author, Irving wrote ""The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent., Diedrich Knickerbocker's History of New York, The Alhambra, "" and biographies of George Washington and Christopher Columbus, among other works. He is best remembered, however, for his two most famous stories, ""The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"" and ""Rip Van Winkle.""
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The volumes of Washington Irving's Journals provide perspective on 19th century American culture and politics, including his beloved New York, as well as his commentary on the treatment of Native Americans and their culture. vol. 1 of 3