Diedrich Knickerbocker

À propos de l'auteur

Diedrich Knickerbocker is a fictional character created by Washington Irving, who is best known for his satirical history of New York. In 'A History of New York from the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dynasty', Knickerbocker serves as the pompous and humorous narrator, providing a whimsical account of the city's early history. The character embodies the spirit of New York's early Dutch settlers, mixing fact with fiction in a way that entertains and informs.