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Historical novel

A History of New York

Washington Irving
eng. A History of New York · 1809
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Brief Overview

Brief Overview

«A History of New York» by Washington Irving is a satirical chronicle of the early history of the city, from its founding by Dutch settlers to its conquest by the British. Irving employs a fictional narrator, Diedrich Knickerbocker, to mock the historical and cultural aspects of colonial America. The book is filled with humor, irony, and parodies of historical works, making it not only a historical but also a literary piece.

A History of New York
Date of publication: 16 June 2024
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Author: 
Washington Irving
Original title: eng. A History of New York · 1809
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