The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Released: September 17, 2024
Length: 58 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: The Radio Reading Room

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"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is an 1820 short story by Washington Irving, set in the mysterious, ghost-filled countryside around Tarry Town, New York, in 1790. Renowned for its haunting atmosphere and supernatural occurrences, the tale explores local legends about ghosts, mysterious sights, and a legendary Headless Horseman believed to be a decapitated Hessian soldier. The story has become a classic of American fiction, especially popular around Halloween.

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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow