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1 de jul. de 2024 · Washington Irving (born April 3, 1783, New York, New York, U.S.—died November 28, 1859, Tarrytown, New York) was described as the “first American man of letters.” He wrote numerous works but is best known for “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “Rip Van Winkle,” which have been called the first American short stories .
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Washington Irving (April 3, 1783 – November 28, 1859) was an American short-story writer, essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat of the early 19th century. He wrote the short stories " Rip Van Winkle " (1819) and " The Legend of Sleepy Hollow " (1820), both of which appear in his collection The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon ...
2 de abr. de 2014 · Famed 19th century American author Washington Irving is known for his biographical works and such stories as 'Rip Van Winkle' and 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.' Updated: Aug 17, 2020 (1783-1859)
Suas obras históricas incluem biografias de George Washington, Oliver Goldsmith e Maomé, além de vários acontecimentos do século XV na Espanha que tratam de assuntos tais como Cristóvão Colombo, os mouros, e Alhambra. Irving também serviu como embaixador dos Estados Unidos na Espanha entre 1842 e 1846.
9 de set. de 2020 · Conterrâneo de Edgar Allan Poe (sendo inclusive elogiado por ele) e considerado o primeiro homem de letras dos EUA, Irving consagrou-se ainda como um dos mais proeminentes historiadores da época.
28 de nov. de 2003 · Washington Irving (April 3, 1783–November 28, 1859) was a writer, essayist, historian, biographer, and diplomat most famous for the short stories "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." These works were both a part of "The Sketch Book," the collection of short stories that won him international recognition.
Washington Irving (3 de abril de 1783 – 28 de novembro de 1859) foi um escritor, ensaísta, historiador, biógrafo e diplomata mais famoso pelos contos " Rip Van Winkle" e " The Legend of Sleepy Hollow".
