Washington Irving

Gebundenes Buch

Old Christmas

Beschreibung

Examining and comparing Christmas traditions of the 19th century, Old Christmas is a five-part narrative on Christmas celebrations, starting with a reflection on the holiday and concluding with a description of Christmas dinner. Washington Irving's Old Christmas is a combination of narrative essay and short fiction, both informative and entertaining as it describes a picturesque Christmas in England.

Autor

Washington Irving (1783-1859) was an American writer, historian and diplomat. Irving served as the American ambassador to Spain in 1840s, and was among the first American writers to earn acclaim in Europe. He argued that writing should be considered as a legitimate profession, and advocated for stronger laws to protect writers against copyright infringement. Irving's love for adventure and drama influenced his work heavily. His most popular works, Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, were inspired by his visit to the Catskill mountains. Irving is credited to have perfected the short story form, and inspired generations of American writer.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Mint Editions
• Seitenzahl: 50
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Januar 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798888974575
• Artikelnr.: 68594096