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The author Washington Irving is considered to be one of the most important American writers of the 19th century. He was born in New York City in 1783 and died in 1859. Irving is best known for his short stories and novels, which include “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “Rip Van Winkle.” Irving was also a popular historian and biographer, and he wrote extensively about the early history of the United States.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving is a short story about the consequences of obsessions and the dangers they pose. The story is set in a small town in New York during the Revolutionary War. The town is called Sleepy Hollow and is home to a small group of farmers who are constantly being terrorized by a Headless Horseman. The Horseman is said to be the ghost of a Hessian soldier who was killed by a cannonball during the war. The soldier’s head was never found and his ghost is said to haunt the town, looking for his head.
The story follows the life of Ichabod Crane, a schoolteacher who has come to Sleepy Hollow to teach the children. Ichabod is a very superstitious man and is constantly afraid of the Headless Horseman. He is also in love with a local girl named Katrina Van Tassel. Katrina is the daughter of a wealthy farmer and is the most beautiful girl in the town. Ichabod is determined to win her hand in marriage and is willing to do anything to make that happen.
One night, Ichabod is riding home from a party at the Van Tassel’s house when he is chased by the Headless Horseman. Ichabod is able to outrun the Horseman and make it back to town safely. However, the Horseman throws his head at Ichabod, knocking him unconscious. When Ichabod wakes up, he is lying in the middle of the road with the Horseman’s head in his lap. Ichabod is so scared that he runs all the way back to town and never looks back.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a classic story that has been made into many movies and television shows. It is a great story for kids and adults alike. It is a perfect example of how obsessions can lead to dangerous consequences.
Original title | Rip Van Winkle |
Author | Washington Irving |
Genre |
Diedrich Knickerbocker (character, pen name), Ichabod Crane (character), Headless Horseman (character), Anthony Van Corlaer (character) |
Language | English |
Characters | Rip Van Winkle, Dame Van Winkle, Rip's father, Rip's son, Rip's daughter, Rip's dog, Rip's friends, the townspeople |
Published | 1819 |
ISBN | 978-0-14-039034-9 |
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