Pride of the Village 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 Pride of the Village (1819-20) - Part of "The Sketch Book of Geoffrey
Crayon, Gent.," Irving's popular collection of short stories, folklore,
travelogues, and essays. A traveler happens upon the funeral of a young
girl and learns the story of her ill-fated love and her subsequent death.
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