Tales of a Traveler, Part 2 "The Poor-Devil Author" (1824) - Irving, Washington

The only happy author in this world is he who is below the care of reputation.

Washington Irving (1783-1859) American author [pseud. for Geoffrey Crayon]
Tales of a Traveler, Part 2 “The Poor-Devil Author” (1824)

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