Washington Irving
64 books
About the Author
Washington Irving, born in 1783 in New York City, was one of America's earliest and most celebrated authors, renowned for his elegant prose and knack for blending folklore with historical insight. After studying law and embarking on extensive travels through Europe, Irving gained international acclaim with his satirical sketches under the pseudonym Diedrich Knickerbocker, which captured the quirky spirit of early American life. His works often drew from romantic traditions, infusing tales of the supernatural and the everyday with wit and whimsy. Irving's legacy endures as a pioneer of American literature, influencing generations with his vivid storytelling and cultural commentary, all while serving as a diplomat and historian in later years.
Common genres
Adventure
american folklore
annotated classics
Annotated Fiction
Anthology
Architecture
Biography
Christmas Fiction
classic literature
Classics
Cultural Essays
Drama
Engineering
Fantasy
Fiction
Fiction Collection
Folklore
ghost stories
gothic
gothic fiction
Gothic Horror
Historical Essays
Historical Fiction
historical romance
historical sketches
Historical Travelogue
History
Holiday
Horror
Illustrated Fiction
Literary Sketches
Literature
Mystery
Philosophy
Romance
Science Fiction
Short Stories
short story
Spanish Folklore
Structural Analysis
supernatural
supernatural fiction
Thriller
Time Travel
Travel
Travel Essays
Travel Sketches
Western
world literature
Writing style
elegant
witty
romantic
Books by Washington Irving
