Washington Irving Society

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

BY TRACY HOFFMAN

Last week, I promised to report back on songs students told me reminded them of Washington Irving. Since I have vacated my office this afternoon, due to high temperatures, and since I’m behind on a million and one things, I’m going to let their songs speak, or shall I say sing, for themselves.

On their midterm exam, students listed numerous songs, more than what I am giving to you. But today, I asked them to narrow down the list, and they did. Students plan to submit their own blogs at the end of the semester, so if a song needs commentary or explanation, perhaps more could be added to the conversation later.

These songs made me smile as I was cutting and pasting them into the blog, and I hope they make you smile, too, and remind you of Irving and his writing. Enjoy!