The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories
Description
This collection brings together Washington Irving's most iconic tales from The Sketch-Book, including the beloved classics "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." Irving masterfully navigates the tension between American identity and European literary tradition, transforming Old World folklore into distinctly American narratives that would become foundational to the nation's literary canon. Through these imaginative sketches, Irving crafts stories of timeless appeal—from a man who sleeps through a revolution to a schoolmaster's haunting encounter with a headless horseman—that explore themes of change, loss, and the supernatural. Based on Irving's final revision, this edition is enhanced with comprehensive explanatory notes that illuminate the sources and historical context of these enduring tales for contemporary readers. A essential volume for anyone seeking to understand the roots of American literature and the power of storytelling to capture the American imagination.
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paperback
Penguin Classics
Published Oct 1, 1999
368 pages
ISBN: 9780140437690
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First Published
1999
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories by Geoffrey Crayon.