Letters of Jonathan Oldstyle, Gent

In "Letters of Jonathan Oldstyle, Gent," Washington Irving combines humor and social commentary through a series of fictional letters penned by his alter ego, Jonathan Oldstyle. The book, published in 1808, captures the zeitgeist of early 19th-century America, characterized by a burgeoning national identity and an appreciation for wit and satire. Irving's elegant prose is infused with a playful to...