Mutability of Literature E-book
Author: Washington Irving
Genre: Literature, Magic, Wonder
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 Mutability of Literature (1819-20) - Part of "The Sketch Book of
Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.," Irving's popular collection of short stories,
folklore, travelogues, and essays. The author enters a library of antique
timeworn books and finds himself in conversation with an old, bitter tome.
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