This essay analyses the main characteristics of American Neoclassicism and Romanticism that are the most strongly present in Irving's Sketch Book as well as the contributions of Irving to American Literature. ... Accordingly, Irving's writings are an example of philosophic literature. ... However, Irving mastered the act of merging the objective point of view with the subjective point of view, used during the Romanticism. ... Therefore, many of his stories reflect his belief to educate through literature. ... Additionally, Irving's short stories are an example of expressive lit...

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