559 Washington Irving | My Last Book with Joe Skinner
The History of Literature
The Missed Romantic Opportunity and Irving's Influence
This chapter explores the missed romantic opportunity between Washington Irving and Mary Shelley, speculating on its potential impact on literature. It also delves into Irving's time in Spain, his influence on American writers like Edgar Allan Poe, and his criticisms of becoming too European.
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