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Washington Irving in Context

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Students examine the various roles Washington Irving had in his lifetime. Examining the situation in Europe and the United States, they are encouraged to relate Irving's experiences to different events. They examine themselves in many ways as well.

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9th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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