Quote by: Washington Irving

The land of literature is a fairy land to those who view it at a distance, but, like all other landscapes, the charm fades on a nearer approach, and the thorns and briars become visible.


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Author Bio


  • NameWashington Irving
  • DescriptionAmerican writer, historian and diplomat
  • BornApril 3, 1783
  • DiedNovember 28, 1859
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionPolitician; Lawyer; Diplomat; Writer; Essayist; Playwright
  • WorksThe Legend Of Sleepy Hollow; Rip Van Winkle