Tales of a Traveller Section 10 - Literary Dinner

from The Washington Irving Library · host Washington Irving

In which the narrator is introduced to the curious hierarchies and social customs at a booksellers’ literary dinner, where authors of varying renown and fortune are arrayed about a grand table reflecting their standing in the world of letters. The scene hums with the quiet airs of ambition, conviviality, and the subtle yet keen distinctions that govern the republic of authorship in this genial assembly.

What this episode covers

NOW PLAYING

0:00 8:01

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Washington Irving Library?

This episode is 8 minutes long.

When was this The Washington Irving Library episode published?

This episode was published on May 21, 2026.

What is this episode about?

Can I download this The Washington Irving Library episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.

URL copied to clipboard!