Washington Irving: an American study, 1802-1832
By: by William L. Hedges.
Series: The Goucher College series
Publisher: Johns Hopkins Press
Published: 1965
Place of publication: Baltimore
Language: eng
Number of pages: 274
Subjects: Irving, Washington, 1783-1859.; Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography.
Genres: Biography.
Description: "Mr. Hedges sees Irving's work, including his nonsensical humor, as a response to the intellectual and cultural tensions of his period. From this point of view he attempts to explain the apparent contradictions in Irving's writing. There is a close analysis of Irving's major works, including 'Knickerbocker's history, ' 'The sketch book, ' 'Tales of a traveller, ' and 'Columbus.' Mr. Hedges is particularly concerned with the way in which Irving adapted conventional literary techniques and attitudes to the new conditions of American life"--Publisher description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.