Tor classics are affordablypriced editions designed to attract the young reader. At the heart of the story is ichabods mission to win the hand of a. The children laughed, clapped, and screamed with excitement as the story of ichabod crane and the headless horseman was told. I have an old book the legend of sleepy hollow by washington irving. His stories about old new york, are so colorful, its like going back in time. 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.
Students will enjoy reading the characterization of ichabod crane and the origins of his legendary encounter. This edition of the legend of sleepy hollow includes an introduction and afterword by charles l. The legend of sleepy hollow is a short story by american author, washington irving. Seems like it doesnt have much to say, but irving sure knows how to pack a punch. The story behind sleepy hollow historical digression. Read the legend of sleepy hollow by author washington irving, free, online. Introduce readers to one of the worlds most famous spooky tales with this retelling of the legend of sleepy hollow. The text and illustrations used in this ebook are from the revised edition of the sketch book, published in 1863. It tells the story of ichabod crane, a lean, lanky, and extremely superstitious schoolmaster from connecticut, who competes with abraham brom bones van brunt, the town rowdy, for the hand of 18yearold katrina van. Oct 06, 2014 the legend of sleepy hollow has been on my tbr pile for quite some time now. First published in a book of short stories and essays entitled the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent, it is one of the first enduring works of american fiction. The headless horseman is a fictional character from the short story the legend of sleepy hollow by american author washington irving. I read an illustrated version of the washington irvings tale, which i finished in under an hour, and for which i rate three stars.
The legend of sleepy hollow first appeared in washington irvings collection of stories, the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent. Its inhabitants are descended from early dutch settlers, and people suspect that an old german doctor or else an indian chief might have cast a spell over the place. What is the setting of the legend of sleepy hollow. The legend of sleepy hollow story by irving britannica. A suggestible man, crane believes the ghost stories and tales of witchcraft he has heard and read. 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. The legend of sleepy hollow and other tales collects the best macabre stories of washington irving.
The legend of sleepy hollow full text the legend of. Let us know what you think of the legend of sleepy hollow. The story was originally included in a collection of his essays and short stories called the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent. Sleepy hollows inhabitants love telling ghost stories about their region. After seeing the trailer of the tv series with the same name the other day, i thought it was about time to read this classic novel written by washington irving. The legend of sleepy hollow by washington irving, bobbs. The other consideration of the setting of washington irvings the legend of sleepy hollow is the time period in which the story took place. All editions are complete and unabridged, and feature introductions and afterwords. Ichabod, tall and lanky with a voracious appetite, is stern and strict in the schoolhouse but can be shrewd and ingratiating when it suits him, such as at the farmhouses of the students where he lodges.
One of the most pervasive tales is that of the headless horseman, who rides by on horseback through the nightsupposedly it is the ghost of a hessian trooper whose head was shot off by a cannonball during the revolutionary war. This study guide consists of approximately 66 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the legend of sleepy hollow. The legend of sleepy hollow opens with a great deal of descriptionof the setting and the main charactersbefore any narrative action occurs. Washington irving 17831859 published the legend of sleepy hollow in 1819 as part of a collection of stories titled the sketch book of geoffrey crayon. Now i wonder if there was such a place as sleepy hollow. It tells the story of ichabod crane, a lean, lanky, and extremely superstitious schoolmaster from connecticut, who competes with abraham brom bones van brunt, the town rowdy, for the hand of 18yearold katrina van tassel, the daughter and sole child of a. By calling the story a legend, irving places it in history with other great legends, like atlantis, the fountain of youth, or the legends of the fall.
Frontpiecepicture of author with protective tissue insert. Focusing on the legends of a headless horseman in an early american village in new york, as. The legend of sleepy hollow and other tales by washington. Fresh, flowing water is found throughout the setting of the legend of sleepy hollow. Check out our book club ideas for the legend of sleepy hollow. From the sketch book by irving, washington, 17831859. The legend of sleepy hollow washington irving, kathryn. The story opens with a long descriptive passage offered in the first person by the narrator, who is revealed at the end of the story to be a man in a tavern who told the story to d. From the listless repose of the place, and the peculiar character of its inhabitants, who are descendants from the original dutch settlers, this sequestered glen has long been known by the name of sleepy hollow, and its rustic lads are called the sleepy hollow boys throughout all the neighboring country.
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. The legend of sleepy hollow by washington irving free ebook. I really just love this book because i am really into legends. The legend of sleepy hollow summary the legend of sleepy hollow is the tale of ichabod crane, who accepts the position of schoolteacher in.
Full text of washington irvings the legend of sleepy. It is part of the bounty of nature found in the area. The legend of sleepy hollow plot summary course hero. Found among the papers of the late diedrech knickerbocker. Irvings contemporaries, and readers of the entire sketch book, know that d. We were thrilled to experience the legend of sleepy hollow on stage and performed by local actors at the jonesborough repertory theatre. Legend of sleepy hollow first edition signed arthur. The legend of sleepy hollow is the old school classic read in catching up on classics for october 2016. The legend of sleepy hollow is the story of a teacher in rural new england, ichabod crane. The legend of sleepy hollow is a short story by american author washington irving, contained in his collection of 34 essays and short stories entitled the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent.
The place is called sleepy hollow because of the calm, even dreamy atmosphere that infuses the entire valley. Written while irving was living abroad in birmingham, england, the legend of sleepy hollow was first published in 1820. Williams is a twovolume biography, notable for its thoroughness and for the strong sense stanley creates of thoroughly disliking his subject. Legend has it that the town of sleepy hollow is haunted by the ghost of the terrifying headless horseman. Oct 22, 2015 todays story is called the legend of sleepy hollow. Ichabod crane, the towns superstitious new school teacher, is about to find out if the legend is true. The legend of sleepy hollow and other stories there is a sequestered glen off the east coast of the hudson, which has long continued under the sway of some witching power. One of those tarrying in sleepy hollow for a time is our protagonist, ichabod crane, a schoolteacher from connecticut. The legend of sleepy hollow by washington irving and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. While this tale is often thought of as scary, it actually contains a great deal of humor and thoughtfulness.
I hope you are able to enjoy a creepy little tale this halloween season. Full text of washington irvings the legend of sleepy hollow and other stories the sketchbook of geoffrey crayon, gent. Hardback bound in green clothcovered boards with gilt titles, black decorations and color pasteon. Book has wear at corners and spine, interior is clean, tight and unmarked. Check out our book club ideas for the legend of sleepy hollow i hope you are able to enjoy a creepy little tale this halloween season. The legend of sleepy hollow, short story by washington irving, first published in the sketch book in 181920 the protagonist of the story, ichabod crane, is a yankee schoolteacher who lives in sleepy hollow, a dutch enclave on the hudson river. Although irving published his story in 1820, it takes. The legend of sleepy hollow is a great story for halloween, and washington irving is a great american author. The legend of sleepy hollow in the bosom of one of those spacious coves which indent the eastern shore of the hudson, at that broad expansion of the river denominated by the ancient dutch navigators the tappan zee, and where they always prudently shortened sail and implored the protection of saint nicholas, there lies a small market town which. The story opens with a long descriptive passage offered in the first person by the narrator, who is. Once upon a time, a guy named ichabod lived in a little town called sleepy hollow.
The legend of sleepy hollow is a short story that was published in 1820 by american author washington irving. Ichabod comes to sleepy hollow, new york, from his home state of connecticut, to be the schoolmaster of the village. Books like the legend of sleepy hollow by washington. The brook running through the area makes a soothing sound and is part of the magical quality of the landscape, with just murmur enough to lull one to repose. Along with irvings companion piece, rip van winkle, the legend of sleepy hollow is among the. The legend of sleepy hollow book by washington irving. Sleepy hollow by washington, first edition abebooks passion for books.
I have finally found the legend of the headless horseman. Ichabod crane, a schoolteacher, came to tarry town i. The legend of sleepy hollow summary the legend of sleepy hollow is the tale of ichabod crane, who accepts the position of schoolteacher in the haunted hudson valley town of sleepy hollow. Read the legend of sleepy hollow, by author washington irving page by page, now.
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. I have an old book the legend of sleepy hollow by irving. Books like the legend of sleepy hollow by washington irving. Irving consistently embraced this style, as he viewed story as a simple frame on which to stretch my materials. The legend of sleepy hollow audiobook full cast audio drama. The legend of sleepy hollow has more book covers than almost any other book. It is about something strange that happened long ago in a valley called sleepy hollow. The legend of sleepy hollow by washington irving goodreads. I spent a year near the location of the story at west point. Project gutenbergs the legend of sleepy hollow, by washington irving this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions.
Blending sly humor with supernatural thrills, these tales are among the most beloved and reread of all american fiction. The legend of sleepy hollow, and the spectre bridegroom. The legend of sleepy hollow, short story by washington irving, first published in the sketch book in 181920. Ichabod crane, his rival brom bones, and the girl they both admire, katrina van tassel, attend a party, where brom bones tells everyone to look out for the headless horseman. Legend of sleepy hollow, one of only 375 copies signed by rackham, signed limited edition with over 30 illustrations, eight in color rackham, arthur irving, washington.
The legend of sleepy hollow is set circa 1790 in the dutch settlement of tarry town, new york, in a secluded glen called sleepy hollow. As it turns out, looking a bit into the history of sleepy hollow, there are just as many questions about the origins of the story itself. A pleasing land of drowsy head it was, of dreams that wave before the halfshut eye. Todays story is called the legend of sleepy hollow. He is best remembered, however, for his two most famous stories, the legend of sleepy hollow and rip van winkle.
The legend of sleepy hollow quotes by washington irving. To me they have always been matters of riddle and admiration. It tells the story of ichabod crane, a lean, lanky, and extremely superstitious schoolmaster from connecticut, who competes with abraham brom bones van brunt, the town rowdy, for the hand of 18yearold katrina van tassel, the daughter. The residents of sleepy hollow tend to be superstitious and are prone. Although it is set in germany, this story of competition, pranks and the supernatural is instructively like and unlike the legend of sleepy hollow. The authentic historians of the town claim that the ghost rides out each. Ichabod crane, his rival brom bones, and the girl they both admire, katrina van tassel, attend a party, where brom bones tells everyone to. The legend of sleepy hollow summary from litcharts the. The story, from irvings collection of short stories entitled the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent. The legend of sleepy hollow ist teil des sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent.
The legend of sleepy hollow is an 1820 short story by american author washington irving. The legend of sleepy hollow plot diagram storyboard. The legend of sleepy hollow by washington irving is one of the oldest american stories still regularly taught in schools. A prolific author, irving wrote the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent.