The Legend of Sleepy Hollow & Other Stories
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow & Other Stories by Washington Irving is a collection of well-known tales originally published in the early to mid-19th century, now presented for a new generation of young readers. Published by Simon and Schuster on August 5, 2025, this edition features a freshly reimagined cover and spans 240 pages in English. The book includes iconic stories such as “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” where the lovelorn Ichabod Crane encounters the ghostly Headless Horseman, and “Rip Van Winkle,” which follows a man who sleeps for twenty years, awakening to a transformed world.
Readers will find a selection of spine-chilling horror and fantasy tales that delve into themes of folklore and myth. This collection not only entertains but also introduces young audiences to classic narratives that have shaped American literature. With its engaging storytelling, this volume serves as a bridge between the past and present, inviting readers to explore the rich tapestry of Irving’s work.
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This perfectly spooky volume collects some of the most well-known Washington Irving tales originally published in the early to mid-19th century for a new generation of young readers—featuring a freshly reimagined cover!
“The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” is a ghost story of enduring popularity. In it, lovelorn schoolteacher Ichabod Crane tries to woo local heiress Katrina Van Tassel, only to draw the ire of another of her suitors—Abraham “Brom Bones” Van Brunt—who makes Ichabod the target of practical jokes. One night, at a party, Brom relays the tale of the Headless Horseman, a warrior decapitated by a cannonball who rises from his grave in their own town of Sleepy Hollow nightly to search for his missing head. When Ichabod leaves the party, he’s pursued by a cloaked rider. Could this be the Horseman…and can Ichabod escape him?
“Rip Van Winkle” tells the tale of man living in colonial America who falls asleep for twenty years, waking to find his small town in the Catskill Mountains much changed.
These and many other tales are included in this classic collection by Washington Irving.
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