Romanticism and Washington Irving The nineteenth century in American literature was developed by many talented American writers. ... He has been named the father of the American short story, ambassador to Spain, and the first American to make a living solely based on writing. ... He begins to fall in love with a local girl, Katrina Van Tassel. ... When Rip goes home, he finds out that he has missed the entire American revolution. ... Washington Irving was a transitional writer that led America into the age of romanticism. ...

• Word Count: 1020
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

He begins to question his own personal identity. ... There is a symbolic level that is unmistakable which establishes subjects specific to the changing American society. Rip Van Winkle is awaken to a new life after the American Revolution, and the happy ending hints toward what the future holds for him. ...

• Word Count: 1111
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

He begins to question his own personal identity. ... There is a symbolic level that is unmistakable which establishes subjects specific to the changing American society. Rip Van Winkle is awaken to a new life after the American Revolution, and the happy ending hints toward what the future holds for him. ...

• Word Count: 1050
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School