Royal Poet 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.
A Royal Poet (1819-20) - Part of "The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon,
Gent.," Irving's popular collection of short stories, folklore, travelogues,
and essays. The author muses over the greatness of the Royal Poet of
Scotland, James the First, while on an excursion to Windsor Castle.
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