Bowden, Edwin T., Washington Irving: Bibliography, Boston: Twayne, 1989.
Volume 30 in The Complete Works of Washington Irving, this is the most complete and up-to-date bibliography available.
Hedges, William L., Washington Irving: An American Study, 1802-1832, Johns Hopkins University Press, 1965.
Hedges emphasizes Irving's early work, including "Rip Van Winkle," which he reads as a tragi-comic story about the fear of marriage. Ironically, Hedges argues that Irving's most significant works are these pieces written while he was living in Europe.
Wagenknecht, Edward, Washington Irving: Moderation Displayed, Oxford University.....
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