Washington Irving In London

Washington Irving in London

by Washington Irving

Washington Irving's "Washington Irving in London" is a collection of essays that provide a glimpse into the London of a bygone era. Irving, an American writer known for his wit and satirical voice, spent a good deal of time traveling in England and recorded his experiences in these essays. The collection includes his observations on diverse subjects such as Westminster Abbey, British antiques, and how one spends a Sunday in London.

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Irving is largely credited as the first American Man of Letters and the first to earn his living solely by his pen. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow acknowledged Irving's role in promoting American literatu...

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