The most infamous spectre in the hollow is the headless horseman, said to be the ghost of a hessian trooper who had his head shot off by a stray cannonball during some nameless battle of the american revolutionary war, and who rides forth to the scene of battle in nightly quest of his head. The legend of sleepy hollow is a great story for halloween, and washington irving is a great american author. Tom mison, star of the hit fox series sleepy hollow, narrates the classic washington irving short story. Click on this image to sign up and get your free copy. Ichabod crane, the towns superstitious new school teacher, is about to find out if the legend is true. Listen to legend of sleepy hollow unabridged by washington. The legend of sleepy hollow audiobook full cast audio drama. This lanky schoolmaster from connecticut fancies the idea of marrying the beautiful katrina van tassel, the eighteenyearold daughter of a wealthy. The legend of sleepy hollow audiobook is a gothic audiobook by american author washington irving, contained in his collection of 34. This edition of the story is true to the original text. The legend of sleepy hollow, along with its companion piece, rip van winkle is one of the bestknown short stories to have come from americathough written while irving was living abroad. Legend has it that the town of sleepy hollow is haunted by the ghost of the terrifying headless horseman. Burlington books is one of europes most respected publishers of english language teaching materials, with over two million students learning from its books and multimedia programs.
The legend of sleepy hollow audiobook free download. The legend of sleepy hollow audiobook by washington. The legend of sleepy hollow washington irving macmillan. The legend of sleepy hollow is a gothic story by american author washington irving, contained in his collection of 34 essays and short stories entitled the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent written while irving was living abroad in birmingham, england, the legend of sleepy hollow was first published in 1820. May 18, 2011 written in 1820, washington irvings the legend of sleepy hollow has become a classic of american literature, and has been retold in many different ways. Buy a cheap copy of the legend of sleepy hollow book by washington irving.
One of the best known american short stories, this. One of the best known american short stories, this tale has been produced countless times for television and film. Written in 1820, washington irvings the legend of sleepy hollow has become a classic of american literature, and has been retold in many different ways. It is about something strange that happened long ago in a valley called sleepy hollow. The legend of sleepy hollow free ebook digitalbook. Heres a great short story you can listen to over the weekend. I read an illustrated version of the washington irvings tale, which i finished in under an. This popular classics audio book is now available for free download or streaming on. Orange island book shop is proud to present this classic. The story was originally included in a collection of his essays and short stories called the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent. The legend of sleepy hollow is a short story about superstitions schoolmaster ichabod crane, who lives in the new york countryside in the late 1700s.
He is best remembered, however, for his two most famous stories, the legend of sleepy hollow and rip van winkle. As he vies for the attention of the lovely katrina van tassel, his rival for her attention is the town rowdy, brom bones. The legend of sleepy hollow book by washington irving. Ichabod comes to sleepy hollow, new york, from his home state of connecticut, to be the schoolmaster of the. His stories about old new york, are so colorful, its like going back in time. The legend of sleepy hollow is a such a great shortish story. The legend of sleepy hollow audiobook listen and download free. It tells the tale of a dutch settlement called sleepy hollow which is haunted by the legend of a headless horseman. In the dutch settlement of tarry town, new york, in a secluded glen called sleepy hollow, ichabod crane arrives to educate the. Heather ordover narrates legendary american author washington irvings enduring classic, sleepy hollow, originally published in 1820 in irvings collection, the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent. Heather ordover narrates legendary american author washington irvings enduring classic, sleepy hollow, originally.
The legend of sleepy hollow is a classic story by washington irving. This lanky schoolmaster from connecticut fancies the idea of marrying the beautiful katrina van tassel. It is written by washington irving, one of the first acclaimed american authors. The legend of sleepy hollow is a classic that everyone should read at least once, but this kindle version received only 2 stars from me due to the advertisements present in the middle of a paragraph. Ichabod crane, a lanky, lean, superstitious school master, arrives to teach the children of sleepy hollow. Once upon a time, a guy named ichabod lived in a little town called sleepy hollow. The quiet dutch community of sleepy hollow lay in the adirondack mountains on the western shore of the mighty hudson river in americas colonial period. In the dutch settlement of tarry town, new york, in a secluded glen called sleepy hollow, ichabod crane arrives to educate the children of the region. Full text of the legend of sleepy hollow internet archive. The solitude of the woods is breathtaking, and not even a schoolmaster is immune from the eerie miasma which everyone knows permeates the dense forest.
Burlington books is one of europes most respected publishers of english language teaching materials, with over two million students learning from its books and multimedia programs, which include speech training, career training, elt materials and software. May 17, 2016 legend has it that the town of sleepy hollow is haunted by the ghost of the terrifying headless horseman. Along with its companion piece rip van winkle, the legend of sleepy hollow is among the earliest examples of american fiction with enduring popularity. The most infamous spectre in the hollow is the headless horseman, said to be the ghost of a hessian trooper who had his head shot off by a stray cannonball during some nameless battle. The legend of sleepy hollow audiobook is a gothic audiobook by american author washington irving, contained in his collection of 34 essays and short stories entitled the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent. A prolific author, irving wrote the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent. Then theres that neat and very ambiguous supernatural element in it as well. Written in 1820, washington irvings the legend of sleepy hollow has become a classic of american literature, and has been retold. The legend of sleepy hollow is a short story by washington irving contained in his collection the.
Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Set in the small secluded valley of sleepy hollow, irvings short speculative story follows the rivalry between ichabod crane and brom van brunt for katrina van tassels hand in marriage. Written by washington irving and published in 1820, the legend of sleepy hollow remains a scary folk tale to this day. The legend of sleepy hollow is the old school classic read in catching up on classics for october 2016. Dec 01, 2007 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The legend of sleepy hollow is a short story written by washington irving about how human mind can react to superstition beliefs much against the sixth sense. The tale is set in 1790 in the countryside around the dutch settlement of tarry town in an. Brom tries to scare ichabod away with local superstitions and ghost. The legend of sleepy hollow is a classic that everyone should read at least once, but this kindle version received only 2 stars from me due to the advertisements present in.
Collection book legend of sleepy hollow printed in gregg shorthand. When i heard tom mison was narrating it, i jumped at the chance to have the fictional ichabod crane from tv to read the origin story for me. The legend of sleepy hollow audiobook listen instantly. Ichabod has his heart set on marrying the beautiful heiress katrina van tassel and acquiring her fathers extravagant wealth. The legend of sleepy hollow the legend of sleepy hollow audiobook, by washington irving. Todays story is called the legend of sleepy hollow. The solitude of the woods was breathtaking, and not even a schoolmaster was immune from the eerie miasma which everyone knew permeated the dense forest. The legend of sleepy hollow by washington irving free at. Listen to legend of sleepy hollow by washington irving at. The legend of sleepy hollow washington irving audiobook.
It has been rumored or believed by sleepy hallow residents that a headless horseman rides in the night. The story was originally included in a collection of his essays and short. End of the project gutenberg ebook, the legend of sleepy hollow this file should be named sleep11. Jun 27, 2008 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The legend of sleepy hollow is one of the earliest samples of american fiction which has remained a classic and favorite among its readers. There are other audiobook recordings of the legend of sleepy hollow out there but i think this one is the most professionally done and if youre looking for the best way to enjoy this classic short story, you dont have to look any further. Ichabod crane, the towns superstitious new school teacher, is.
The legend of sleepy hollow tells the story of ichabod crane and his hapless attempt to win the heart and hand of katrina van tassel in the context of a comical ghost story. The legend of sleepy hollow audiobook, by washington irving. It tells the story of schoolmaster ichabod crane, who is chased at night by. The descriptions of the people, scenery, and life in the hudson valley were excellent. The legend of sleepy hollow audiobook by washington irving. It was based on a german folktale set in the dutch culture of postrevolutionary war in new york state. It is a place that abounds with local superstitions, including one concerning a headless horseman. While the wellknown, culminating horseback ride may be the high point of the story, i found the portrayal of life in rural, early america and ichabods somewhat comedic character to be just as.
It is about something strange that happed long ago in a valley called sleepy hollow. I do own both the audio and the print version of this story. His stories about old new york, are so colorful, its like going back. The legend of sleepy hollow is a short story by washington irving contained in his collection the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent.
The valley known as sleepy hollow hides from the world in the high hills of new. The legend of sleepy hollow by washington irving free ebook. Washington irvings the legend of sleepy hollow has become a classic of american literature, and has been retold in many different ways. Dec 14, 2014 heather ordover narrates legendary american author washington irvings enduring classic, sleepy hollow, originally published in 1820 in irvings collection, the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent. The legend of sleepy hollow audiobook full cast audio. The legend of sleepy hollow is the most famous supernatural wild chase in all of literature. First published in the sketch book in 181920, the legend of sleepy hollow tells the story of schoolmaster ichabod crane, who comes to live in sleepy hollow, a dutch settlement near the hudson river. Librivox recording of the legend of sleepy hollow, by washington irving. It tells the story of schoolmaster ichabod crane, who is chased at night by a horrifying headless horseman.
I love the story of the dorkish ichabod crane trying to woo and win the lucious katrina van tassle, much to the chagrin of her suitor, bram bones. This popular classics audio book is now available for free download or streaming on spotify, deezer and audible. Opening to disneys the legend of sleepy hollow 1983 vhs. This gothic story by washington irving appeared in his collection of essays and short stories titled the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent.
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