Name: Washington Irving: Literary Godfather of New York
Start: 2026-09-21T18:30:00
Location: New York City

Washington Irving: Literary Godfather of New YorkDate: 2026-09-21Time: 18:30Location: New York CityHosted by: The Gotham Center for New York City HistoryPhillip Lopate reflects on Washington Irving, America's first professional writer, known for works like 'History of New York' and 'Rip Van Winkle.' The discussion will delve into Irving's humane prose, courage, and his constant reinvention as a writer. Lopate explains the…More New York City events on Citizenry