Broken Heart E-book Author: Washington Irving Genre: Literature
Irving, Washington (1783-1859) - An American historian, biographer, and
essayist who also served as ambassador to Spain (1842-46). He was the
first American author to achieve international literary renown.
The Broken Heart (1819-20) - Part of "The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon,
Gent.," Irving's popular collection of short stories, folklore, travelogues,
and essays. Tells the story of a late celebrated Irish barrister's daughter
and her tragic love for E__, the treasonous Irish patriot.
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