Originally published as the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent, this book is considered a landmark in american fiction for introducing the modern short story form in america, the sketch book includes washington irvings most enduring works, rip van winkle and the legend of sleepy hollow. Just walking around the store, looking at each book they have on sale is pleasurable in itself. Each volume features authoritative texts by the worlds greatest authors in an exquisitely designed foilstamped binding, with distinctive colored edging and an attractive ribbon bookmark. The legend of sleepy hollow and other tales bestsellers. Spooky stories for the whole family and how to get them. The legend of sleepy hollow and other stories penguin random. Last year i read the first book in this series, sleepy hollow. Collection book legend of sleepy hollow printed in gregg shorthand. Opening to disneys the legend of sleepy hollow 1983 vhs. The legend of sleepy hollow washington irving, illus. So yesterday for my twenty second birthday my mom and i traveled over to our local barnes and noble.
Published february 1st 2006 by barnes noble classics. It is a film adaptation loosely based on washington irvings 1820 short story the legend of sleepy hollow, and stars johnny depp and christina ricci, with miranda richardson, michael gambon, casper van dien, and jeffrey jones in supporting roles. Rip van winkle, another traditional favorite from the same historic period, tells the tale of man who fell asleep for twenty years and found his small town. The place, sleepy hollow is a village in the town of mount pleasant in westchester county, new york, united states. Find barnes and noble in surrounding fairfield county on yellowbook. Its a sacred part of americana, rich in history, and a favorite of halloween. Dracula frankenstein the legend of sleepy hollow jekyll. Toad, relive the action of the legend of sleepy hollow with this storybook and cd set, featuring wordforword narration and sound effects. Coordinates both barnes and noble school book fairs arranges for readers, selects date with barnes and noble, publicizes event and scholastic book fairs provides order sheets, places orders, manages delivery of books. Read the legend of sleepy hollow and other writings. About the legend of sleepy hollow and other stories. Washington irving the legend of sleepy hollow and other tales collects the best macabre stories of washington irving. But scary stories wont stop the towns new schoolmaster, ichabod crane, from crossing the hollow, especially when the beautiful katrina lives on the other side.
This is an allusion to washington irvings gothic story the legend of sleepy hollow, which features a character called the headless horseman. Though irving crafted many of the most memorable characters in fiction, from rip van winkle to ichabod crane, his gifts were not confined to the short story alone. 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. The legend of sleepy hollow is a short story of speculative fiction 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. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Sleepy hollow resident integrates deep breathing, therapy. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. With his beloved gothic tales, washington irving is said to have created the genre of the short story in america. The legend of sleepy hollow and other writings barnes. Editions of the legend of sleepy hollow and other stories by.
I enjoyed it so much i had to get the rest of the series. Regina mccarthy, a sleepy hollow resident who owns a holistic psychotherapy practice in elgin, wrote and selfpublished a childrens book called courageous gilbert the groundhog. These readerfavorite tiles are now updated for enhanced common core state standards support, including discussion and writing. The legend of sleepy hollow is a short story by american author, washington irving. Sleepy hollow is a 1999 american gothic supernatural horror film directed by tim burton. The legend of sleepy hollow and other stories by washington irving. The headless horseman faces off with ichabod crane in the legend of sleepy hollow, a ghost story of enduring popularity that takes place at the time of the american revolution. The legend, the story is set circa 1790 in the dutch settlement of tarry town, in a secluded glen called sleepy hollow.
Fullpage oil paintings illustrate this unabridged edition of the classic spinetingler. I liked some stories better than others, but overall im giving the book 4 stars. The collection also includes travel impressions and narratives featuring legends and folklore. In rise headless and ride, events pretty much came to a head on halloween night. The legend of sleepy hollow washington irving, author, diane wolkstein, author, r. Sleepy hollow lit fest 2019 colleen rowan kosinski. Blending sly humor with supernatural thrills, these.
It is located on the eastern bank of the hudson river, about 30 miles north of midtown manhattan in new york city. Come visit colleen at the 1st annual sleepy hollow lit festival shlf promises to be a lit fest like no other, for all kinds of readers and writers. Just in time for the 70th anniversary of the release of the adventures of ichabod and mr. Working together with parents, faculty and community to enhance the overall elementary school experience of. The legend of sleepy hollow and other writings by washington irving. To view all of fairfax county events please check the county website here. If you were asked to choose the most fabulous character in english literature, who would it be. Rise headless and ride for my personal halloween read of the year. The katrina of my book, while still wealthy and somewhat spoiled, would have more mettle, as irving would put it. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name.
The legend of sleepy hollow and other writings by washington irving 2006, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. I enjoyed reading some of his most famous tales and others that i hadnt heard of, the legend of sleepy hollow, rip van winkle, the spectre bridegroom, the devil and tom walker, the legend of two discreet statues, the enchanted island, along with parts of the strange. Barnes and noble birthday book haul ravenclawpride. Free sleepy hollow book legend of sleepy hollow classic literature classic books horror books beautiful book covers book nooks book cover design love book. I enjoyed reading some of his most famous tales and others that i hadnt heard of, the legend of sleepy hollow, rip van winkle, the spectre bridegroom, the devil and tom walker, the legend of two discreet statues, the enchanted island, along with parts of the strange stories by a nervous gentleman really stood out. The story is set in 1790 in the countryside around the dutch settlement of tarry town historical tarrytown, new york, in a secluded glen. The legend of sleepy hollow and other writings by washington irving 2006, paperback. The sketchbook is the most stellar inclusion, offering readers the famous tales of the legend of sleepy hollow and rip van winkle in addition to standout pieces like the spectre bridegroom, the art of bookmaking, and the mutability of literature, but the selection of works from across irvings oeuvre gives readers a broader sense. Dive into this new york times best selling childrens book sequel for more mayhem and mystery. Along with irvings companion piece, rip van winkle, the legend of sleepy hollow is among the. This oneday festival will extend across various venues from the warner library to the hudson valley writers center in sleepy hollow and.
Written while irving was living abroad in birmingham, england, the legend of sleepy hollow was first published in 1820. At least thats the legend in the tiny village of tarrytown. Sleepy hollow sleepy hollow, sleepy hollow new york, day. The legend of sleepy hollow and other tales collects the best. The plot follows police constable ichabod crane depp sent. The legend of sleepy hollow and other stories from the sketch book paperback.
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