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HarperCollins is proud to present our range of timeless literary classics. There was a contagion in the very air that blew from that haunted region; it breathed forth an atmosphere of dreams and fancies infecting all the land. Featuring The Legend of Slee
Como en todas las leyendas, aqu se entremezcla la realidad con la fantas a; sin embargo, a veces es tan maravilloso e interesante lo que se cuenta que creemos estar viendo a los reyes moros y a las princesas, elegantemente vestidos, recorriendo esas habit
Tor Classics are affordably-priced editions designed to attract the young reader. Original dynamic cover art enthusiastically represents the excitement of each story. All editions are complete and unabridged, and feature Introductions and Afterwords. This
This delightful and frightful tale presents Sleepy Hollow as a slow country town full of superstition and haunts. Skinny schoolmaster Ichabod Crane competes with the manly Brom Bones for the hand of the local heiress. But when the misty swamp reveals its
"Exceptional talent....I am one of his most ardent admirers. I admired Mr. Irving's work so much, in fact, that I gave it the ultimate praise; I 'borrowed it.'"--Edgar Allan Poe Sage, storyteller, and wit, Washington Irving created s
A headless horseman haunts Sleepy Hollow At least that's the legend in the tiny village of Tarrytown. But scary stories won't stop the town's new schoolmaster, Ichabod Crane, from crossing the hollow, especially when the beautiful Katrina live
In the quiet town of Sleepy Hollow, a young schoolmaster named Ichabod Crane becomes the object of a terrifying legend. It is said that the ghostly Headless Horseman rides through the town at night, seeking his lost head and wreaking havoc on anyone who c
In Washington Irving's timeless tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow , journey into a world where eerie whispers and ghostly apparitions haunt the secluded village of Sleepy Hollow. Follow Ichabod Crane's spine-chilling encounter with the Headless Ho
Compiled during a three-month stay in Granada, Spain, Tales of the Alhambra assembles descriptions, myths, and narratives of historical events. After completing a literary project in Madrid, author Washington Irving traveled to Granada, Spain. Immediately
Rip Van Winkle is the tale of the amiable, lazy farmer who "loathes profitable labor" of any kind. He is loved by all but his own wife. Dame Van Winkle's nagging gets louder and longer as he neglects his farm and fields. One day, Rip Van Win
In Irving's great work, The Sketch Book , fictional historian Diedrich Knickerbocker introduces us to Rip van Winkle, the Dutch colonist who slept through the Revolutionary War; Ichabod Crane, the superstitious, social-climbing schoolmaster; and the p
Washington Irving (April 3, 1783 - November 28, 1859) was an American short story writer, essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat of the early 19th century. He is best known for his short stories "Rip Van Winkle" (1819) and "The Legen
A stunning new edition of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and other stories including Rip Van Winkle. Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features delux
Do you want to read The Legend of Sleepy Hollow? If so then keep reading The Sketch Book was the first widely read work of American literature in Britain and Europe. It also helped advance the reputation of American writers with an international audience
Washington Irving (April 3, 1783 - November 28, 1859) was an American short story writer, essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat of the early 19th century. He is best known for his short stories "Rip Van Winkle" (1819) and "The Legen
Her udgives en nyoversat og nyillustreret udgave af Irvings klassiske, gotiske novelle Legenden om Sleepy Hollow. Fortællingen udkom første gang i 1819 og har siden været uløseligt sammenknyttet med Halloween på grund af en hvis hovedløs rytter, som terro
Discover the Timeless Tale of Sleepy Hollow Step into the eerie and enchanting world of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Washington Irving's unforgettable masterpiece of American literature. This classic tale combines folklore, mystery, and humor to creat
In 1832, Washington Irving, recently returned from seventeen years' residence abroad and eager to explore his own country, embarked on an expedition to the country west of Arkansas set aside for the Indians. A Tour on the Prairies is his absorbing acc
Compiled during a three-month stay in Granada, Spain, Tales of the Alhambra assembles descriptions, myths, and narratives of historical events. After completing a literary project in Madrid, author Washington Irving traveled to Granada, Spain. Immediately
"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. It tells the story of Ichabod Crane, a lean, lanky, and extremely superstitious schoolmaster from Connectic
He was the greatest American writer of his time: mentor to Poe, Longfellow, and Hawthorne, his country's first professional author, transformed copyright laws to give writers and artists more representation, and cultivated a previously non-existent li
"The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent." by Washington Irving offers a captivating glimpse into early 19th-century America through a collection of short stories, essays, and travel writing. Irving, a master of American literature, transports
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories,also known asThe Sketch Book,is a collection of 34 essays and short stories written by American author Washington Irving. It was published serially throughout 1819 and 1820. The collection includes two of Irvi
"The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent." by Washington Irving offers a captivating glimpse into early 19th-century America through a collection of short stories, essays, and travel writing. Irving, a master of American literature, transports
"Bracebridge Hall, or the Humorists, a Medley" by Washington Irving, offers a delightful and insightful look into 19th-century American society through a series of interconnected stories and sketches. Set in the idyllic English countryside, the