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Title: Washington Irving
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Washington Irving" by Charles Dudley Warner is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The work serves as a comprehensive examination of the life and literary contributions of Washington Irving, an influential figure in American literature who helped shape the national identity through his writings. It explores Irving's significance as the first American author to gain widespread recognition in Europe, his impact on American literature, and the literary landscape of his time. The opening of the biography sets the stage for a deep exploration of Irving's legacy, situating him within the context of American history during his lifetime. Warner reflects on the time since Irving's death, emphasizing the need to reevaluate his reputation and contributions to literature. The beginning introduces key themes such as the transient nature of literary fame, the influences shaping an author's perception over the years, and the changing tastes within literature. It also hints at the challenges Irving faced during his career and offers a glimpse into his early life and the period he lived in, which was marked by significant social and political change. This serves to engage readers who may be interested in understanding not only Irving as a person but also the broader historical and literary context in which he wrote. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 60.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Warner, Charles Dudley, 1829-1900
EBook No.: 3101
Published: Oct 10, 2004
Downloads: 237
Language: English
Subject: Irving, Washington, 1783-1859
Subject: Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Washington Irving
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Washington Irving" by Charles Dudley Warner is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The work serves as a comprehensive examination of the life and literary contributions of Washington Irving, an influential figure in American literature who helped shape the national identity through his writings. It explores Irving's significance as the first American author to gain widespread recognition in Europe, his impact on American literature, and the literary landscape of his time. The opening of the biography sets the stage for a deep exploration of Irving's legacy, situating him within the context of American history during his lifetime. Warner reflects on the time since Irving's death, emphasizing the need to reevaluate his reputation and contributions to literature. The beginning introduces key themes such as the transient nature of literary fame, the influences shaping an author's perception over the years, and the changing tastes within literature. It also hints at the challenges Irving faced during his career and offers a glimpse into his early life and the period he lived in, which was marked by significant social and political change. This serves to engage readers who may be interested in understanding not only Irving as a person but also the broader historical and literary context in which he wrote. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 60.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Warner, Charles Dudley, 1829-1900
EBook No.: 3101
Published: Oct 10, 2004
Downloads: 237
Language: English
Subject: Irving, Washington, 1783-1859
Subject: Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.