Washington Irving

Letters of Jonathan Oldstyle, Gent (eBook, ePUB)

Satire on the Fashions of the New York Theater Scene

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This carefully crafted ebook: "Letters of Jonathan Oldstyle, Gent: Nine Humorous Essays on the Fashions of the Time and the New York Theater Scene (Classic Unabridged Edition)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. The Letters of Jonathan Oldstyle, Gent. (1802) is a collection of nine observational letters written by American writer Washington Irving under the pseudonym Jonathan Oldstyle. The letters lampoon marriage, manners, dress and culture of early 19th century New York. They are Irving's début in print. Jonathan Oldstyle is the first of many pseudonyms under which Irving wrote during his career and it stands out as a descriptive name for the character of the narrator - an aging bachelor who observes with astonishment the newfangled impulses of youth. The Oldstyle letters were well received in New York and despite the use of the pseudonym, Irving's identity as Oldstyle was not a secret. The public enjoyed them, but Irving would always look back on the letters as "crude and boyish". Washington Irving (1783-1859) was an American author, essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat of the early 19th century. He is best known for his short stories "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" both of which appear in his book The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. His historical works include biographies of George Washington and Oliver Goldsmith, and several histories of 15th-century Spain, dealing with subjects such as the Moors and the Alhambra. Irving served as the U.S. ambassador to Spain from 1842 to 1846.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Copycat
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Februar 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788028288792
• Artikelnr.: 67506901

Autorenporträt

Washington Irving (1783-1859), a preeminent figure in American literature, holds the distinction of being called the first American man of letters. Born in New York City shortly after the American Revolution, Irving cultivated a passion for writing from a young age. His initial publication under the pseudonym Jonathan Oldstyle, Gent., 'Letters of Jonathan Oldstyle, Gent' (1802), garnered attention for its satirical wit and observational prowess, reflecting the cultural and societal norms of early 19th-century America. Irving's literary style is characterized by his inventive use of satire and irony, a formative example of American narrative craft. He adeptly combined European literary influences with American settings and characters, thereby contributing to the establishment of a unique American literary identity. Best known for his short stories "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle", Irving's work displays a fascination with folklore and the supernatural, interweaving humor with a poignant critique of contemporary society. Though Irving also penned historical works and biographies, such as his account of Christopher Columbus and the biography of George Washington, his legacy remains most firmly rooted in his short fiction, which continues to be celebrated for its innovation and impact on American literary tradition.