Product Description

The Legend of Sleep Hollow is a story written by Washington Irving, originally published in 1820. Set in the Duth settlement of Tarry Town, New York in a secluded part of town called Sleep Holow. Ichabod Crane, a schoolmaster, competes for the hand if eighteen year old Katrina Van Tassel, only to find himself hunted by the Headless Horseman. The Legend of Sleep Hollow is one of the earliest American fiction writings to still be actively read today, and it is widely used in schools both public and private.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #65016 in Books
• Published on: 2007-11-07
• Released on: 2007-11-07
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 76 pages

Customer Reviews

A CLASSIC
CLASSIC book that is a must-have for any serious reader. It is completely absorbing and the description of Sleepy Hollow transports you back in time and to the lazy little hollow. If you're heart doesn't race when Ichabod is being chased by the horseman, you might have to have your imagination checked by a physician.
And for the reviewer who called Tarrytown "unbelievably fake"--I hate to tell you--it IS a VERY REAL town. It existed then and it STILL exists today.

An exciting and enjoying read
A thrilling and compelling read, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", captures the reader with its intriguing supernatural elements and unique atmosphere. At first read, the short story is entertaining by the masterful way Irving paints his novel. But on a second thought, the story is a prime example of subtleties, its theme and message hidden from most readers.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a short story set in the early 19th century in the mystical town of Sleepy Hollow. The story's protagonist, Ichabod Crane, is a poor school teacher who is a lonely fellow, without friends or family. From his first appearance, Irving has portrayed Crane as an outsider to the town's way of life. His actions rival that of the gentry but earn him little respect from the town as a whole. The story centers on Crane and his attempts to wed the daughter of a local wealthy farmer, Katrina Van Tassel. His plans are soon dwarfed when he learns that the local hero, Brom Bones, is also in a quest to win the hand of the lovely maiden. But the battle over Katrina's hand is only half of what the story has to offer.

The story is more than a ghost tale of superstition and the unknown but the story itself is as mysterious as its atmosphere. The power of the story comes from its abrupt end and disappearance of Crane and the secretive identity of the Headless Horseman. Irving does such a fine job that he forces the reader to question the true identity of the Hessian. The story does imply a connection between Bones and the disappearance of Crane but nothing is solidified and the end of the story. The readers are left to question and debate among themselves.
The subtle connection and tense relationship Crane shares with Bones reveals the changing ideals of that time. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow was published in a new era of American history. The early 1800s was a time of quick change for America and Irving sought to portray the tension between the new ideas and old traditions of his time. In a sense, the disappearance of Crane can be seen as the refusal of the new changing times by the community of Sleepy Hollow.

Either reading this short story as a quick entertaining read for a rainy day or fully dissecting the tale for its full brilliance, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow will not disappoint. With a unique atmosphere and unsolved conclusion that leaves readers wanting more, Irving has created a masterpiece.

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I bought copies of this book for my students. They arrived on time and in perfect condition.