Father of the American Imagination

Oct 23

Why Washington Irving is Still Worth Your Time

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Christine Norvell

I am an Irving super fan as well! I enjoy guiding students to see his humor in "Bridegroom" "Hollow" and others. Plus, our American Christmas would not exist without him!

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"Spectre Bridegroom" is underappreciated, no doubt. We should collaborate on something Irving related in the future.

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