A Brief Biography of Washington Irving

"Whether Washington Irving agrees to be the first American letter, I should not ask him as the first American writer to make a permanent contribution to English literature" (W.A.N.). The creation of his greatest story develops mainly in his private life after the New York and the American Revolution. This period of history is the beginning of imagination. People began to rebel against classical literary style, seeking more imagination and emotion, they came to believe that creativity is stronger than logic and science, and they came to use these methods for their work (Schwartz).

19th century writer Washington Irving spent many years in Spain to study the life of Columbus. Owen was one of the first American writers to focus on the themes and themes of American living. His 4 volumes Columbus biography depicts explorers as American idols and depicts him in a heroic language. Columbus is a great and creative genius. . . His ambition is noble, he is inspired by high ideas, and he is enthusiastic about distinguishing himself through a wonderful achievement. . . His behavior is characterized by the splendor of his view and the magnificence of his spirit. It is not a newly discovered country. . . He tried colonization and training to civilize local residents. . . Spirit of courage and resentment. . . Unusual fantasy

Born in Manhattan, New York on April 3, 1783, Owen was named after General George Washington, one of the most famous people in the country. In the early days of his life, Owen's mother, Sarah Sanders Owen, approved General Washington on the street and introduced his son to his son. The last work of Irving is a biography of five names of his name, which is appropriate. Irving's first specialty appeared in 1802 with the name of Jonathan Old Style, including nine reports to "morning news" on topics such as marriage, theater, duel and so on. Owen continued writing and in 1809 he published a popular history of New York from the beginning of the world to the end of the Netherlands dynasty, written under a fictitious name Diedrich Knickerbocker

Washington Irving was born and grew up in New York City, the youngest eleven child among prosperous merchant families. Owen named after President George Washington (1732 - 1799) was fascinated by the upper class of New York and often creeps up to attend families' prayer meetings at local theaters. Irving is an apprentice of a law firm (trying to gain trading experience) instead of chasing his brothers to the nearby Columbia University as a dreamy and uninfested student. He read and passionately sang when he was able to wander in the fog Hudson Valley at free time. This area in the north of New York City was immersed in local folklore and legends and influenced his subsequent work.