Irving Portraits and Study of Washington Life at Sunny Side
Abridged account describes Irving in his study and drawing room at Sunny Side. The piece recalls his literary habits, travels, and tastes, noting his modesty, wit, and affection for England, with anecdotes of angling, his library, pets, and plan to rest near Sleepy Hollow after life ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger
Irving
Hie Baio
Rene
Ieee Hp
Mattesahy Fa
Marmuré
Izaak Walton
Izaak
Jarvis
Leas
Handa
Mecca
London
Madrid
Mr. Irving
Scott
Alaine
Wigalec
Melrose Abbey
Miz Feiwicka Igjend
Burne
Irvingg
Dickie Ign
David
Fragmented tales of home life and social critique
The passage pairs domestic drama from a family under financial strain with observations on gender roles and social manners. It contrasts a quarrelsome marriage and parental tensions with a neighborly moral about steady livelihood, dignity, and supportive family bonds amid hardship. It also includes a Florence correspondent’s essay on European versus American women and elder female influence in society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Newark
Wessay
Atlantic
Europe
Lav
Beauty
United States
Italy
America
Awkard
Hal recalls only one reconciliation after wedding storm
A fragmentary reminiscence from a long married couple hints at 40 years of union. The husband Hal says he remembers only one time they made up after a quarrel, and that was during their honey moon. The tone evokes a peaceful home life and a cherished Gael heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ming
Irving
Ile
Sintdy
Uncle Rogers
Lan
Benedict
Seriona
Rodgers
Mother Earth
Patrjle
Serine
Hal
Anne
Fia
Ulbbatet
Phin
Atreet
Mr. Freeman
Mr. Walcott
Atram
Inez
Mr Walcott
John
Agai
Helen
Mrs. Walcott
Alice
Robert
Freeman
Freeman Jong
Hersel
Mra. Freeman
Homself
Arthur's Magazine
Paradise
Earth
The Farthing’s Fate Across Worlds and Castles
A copper ducat mocks a common farthing while a pilgrim’s coin weaves through mercy and warfare. The farthing travels from mint wages to a beggar, a pilgrim, a sultan, and an emperor, ending sealed in a crown and recalling justice, fate, and virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Jesus
Germany
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Dondleva
Sorana
Marounee
Mazon
Wes
Wooster
A. Marchand
Democrat
Roreman & Johnson
Wooster Republica
Mistellaneaus
New York Quarterly
Washington
Fanetanda
Washington Irving
Westchester
Sleepy Hollow
Andre
Aleo
Hescoug
Egme
Sigtont
Tappan
Tappan Zee
Anthony
Ron Aich
Montgomery
Saluita
Serait
Terest Bryant
Drake
Hydeon River
Tas
Dearman
Geoffrey Crayon
Tewing
New York
Phiyam
Ne York
Vistthra
Farry Town
Paulding
Anni
Capportiela
tHasterpidddéida
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Boston
Baltimore
Mississippi
Baltimore American Elderly Lailies
Ducat
DY Mary Howitt
Daniel Webster
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