# Washington Irving — Poetry character guide

> Washington Irving in Poetry by James McIntyre.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Washington Irvine, Irvine

**First appearance:** 0001-reminiscences

## Who they are

The American author, referenced in the poems.

## Relationships

### [Thomas Campbell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/characters/thomas_campbell)

_friendship_

Thomas Campbell and Washington Irving enjoy a warm friendship, exchanging ideas and hospitality across the Atlantic.

## In the story

### [Thomas Campbell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/chapters/thomas-campbell)

Genial American author who visited Campbell and relayed the anecdote to Sir Walter Scott.

## Links

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