Country Cottage, by Joshua Fisher (Keep in mind the expressions
and customs of the era, when you are reading this. Sometimes
moderns misunderstand the intentions of such literature, and
draw all kinds of wrong conclusions because of words that are
rarely used today, which had different connotations in the 18th
century! Indeed, sweeping judgements about the relationships of
men and women of the past, have been formed because of literary
expressions which were never intended to mean what people think
today) Irving, Washington (1783-1859) - An American historian,
biographer, and essayist who also served as ambassador to Spain
(1842-46). He was the first American author to achieve
international literary renown. The Wife (1819-20) - Part of "The
Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.," Irving's popular
collection of short stories, folklore, travelogues, and essays.
The author tells the story of his friend's financial misfortunes
and the torturing thoughts he has of sharing his disgrace with
his wife. 1819-20 THE SK