Poetry · Character
Washington Irving
The American author, referenced in the poems.
minor
Also known as Washington Irvine, Irvine
First appearance: reminiscences
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Genial American author who visited Campbell and relayed the anecdote to Sir Walter Scott.
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With Thomas Campbell (friendship): Thomas Campbell and Washington Irving enjoy a warm friendship, exchanging ideas and hospitality across the Atlantic. In Thomas Campbell: Genial American author who visited Campbell…
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