Washington Irving

Washington Irving (1783–1859) was an American author, essayist and historian, often called the father of American literature. He is best known for his short stories The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle, which became cornerstones of American folklore and literary culture. Irving was also a biographer, diplomat and travel writer whose elegant, witty prose influenced generations of American writers. Audiobook editions of his classic tales bring his timeless storytelling to modern listeners.