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Washington Irving is usually considered as the father of the American Short story. Washington Irving was among the first Americans to win fame for their best telling short story tales.

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Who has been called the father of the American story?

Washington Irving is usually considered as the father of the American Short story. Washington Irving was among the first Americans to win fame for their best telling short story tales.


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