02964cam a22004333u 4500 71682 UtSlPG 20260610134646.0 m cr n 260607r20231912utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 13000055 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Mabie, Hamilton Wright, 1846-1916 Writers of Knickerbocker New York Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-09-19 Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Writers of Knickerbocker New York" by Hamilton Wright Mabie is a historical account penned in the early 20th century. This book explores the early literary scene of New York City and its emergence as a cultural hub, detailing the contributions of prominent writers associated with the city's Knickerbocker tradition. The work likely examines the social, political, and artistic climate that shaped these writers and their output during a transformative period in American history. The narrative outlines the life and works of key figures like Washington Irving, James Kirke Paulding, and Fitz-Greene Halleck, encapsulating their influence on American literature and the Knickerbocker group's communal spirit. Mabie reflects on the ambiance of early 19th-century New York, characterized by a vibrant social life and an emerging literary identity, which gave birth to notable literary works, including Irving's "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." The text serves not only as a tribute to these writers but also as a rich historical document that captures the charm and character of a bygone era in American cultural history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York: The Grolier Club of the City of New York, 1912 Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography American literature -- New York (State) -- New York -- History and criticism Authors, American -- Homes and haunts -- New York (State) -- New York New York (N.Y.) -- Intellectual life Irving, Washington, 1783-1859 -- Influence American literature -- 1783-1850 -- History and criticism City and town life in literature United States -- Intellectual life -- 1783-1865 New York (N.Y.) -- In literature Stilson, Walworth https://archive.org/details/writersofknicker00mabi/page/n11/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71682 112408 112408