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: Jake Urry

Unabridged: 1 hr 34 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Jake Urry

Published: 05/01/2023

Categories: Fiction, Classic, Horror


Synopsis

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving is a captivating and timeless tale that transports readers to a bygone era of superstition and ghostly folklore. The story follows Ichabod Crane, a bumbling but endearing schoolteacher, as he becomes entranced by the haunting legend of the Headless Horseman, a phantom rider who terrorises the small town of Sleepy Hollow. Irving's lyrical and evocative prose paints a vivid picture of a world where reality and myth intertwine, where reason gives way to fear and imagination. As Ichabod's obsession with the legend grows, the stage is set for a thrilling and unforgettable encounter with the ghostly apparition, leaving readers breathless and captivated until the very end. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a masterful work of fiction that continues to enchant and enthral readers of all ages.This new audio edition is brought to life for 21st century audiences by narrator Jake Urry.

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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