Which one of the following statements is NOT true of Washington Irving?

Which one of the following statements is NOT true of Washington Irving?

A.He was regarded as Father of the American Short Story.

B.He was one of the first American writers to earn an international reputation.

C.He enjoyed the honor of being “the American Goldsmith” for his literary craftsmanship.

D.He was one of the advocates of the New England Transcendentalism.

正确答案是D