The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Washington Irving
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Washington Irving
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Author: Washington Irving

Narrator: Madison Neiderhauser

Unabridged: 1 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/11/2020


Synopsis

Explore the classic ghost story which gave rise to the infamous Headless Horseman.A popular Halloween tale and an enduring ghost story, legendary author Washington Irving’s book The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a testament to the undying legacy of American literary fiction. Recounting the story of the ill-fated Ichabod Crane and his attempts to win the hand of the wealthy daughter Katrina Van Tassel, Ichabod soon learns first-hand that the countless tales of ghosts haunting the quiet town might not be so fictional after all…Perfect for anyone who wants to discover – or rediscover – the world of timeless early American fiction for themselves, this brilliant rendition makes the ideal way for contemporary readers to experience this 200-year old story in a new medium. With a high-quality narration designed to stir your imagination and evoke the haunting imagery which Irving first imagined all those years ago, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is both a thrilling tale and a memorable addition to the literary classics.

About Washington Irving

Washington Irving (1783–1859) was an American author, short story writer, essayist, poet, travel book writer, biographer, and columnist. He is best known for writing the stories "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." Early on, he was a contributor to the Morning Chronicle, published Salmagundi, and served as editor of Analetic magazine in Philadelphia and New York. In 1809, he published the comical A History of New York under the name "Dietrich Knickerbocker." Eleven years later, he published a collection of stories entitled The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent., which allowed him to become a full-time writer. Other books written by Irving are Bracebridge Hall, Chronicles of the Conquest of Granada, A Tour of the Prairies, and The Life of George Washington, a five-volume title.


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