The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Released: July 16, 2024
Length: 1 hr 17 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Author's Republic

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Washington Irving, a highly acclaimed American author, wrote a variety of stories, biographies, and Tales of his travels, with "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" being one of his most famous works. First published in 1820, the story features a superstitious schoolmaster and a legendary ghostly figure, the Headless Horseman, set against the early history of the United States. The tale has inspired numerous adaptations, and Irving also coined the nickname "Gotham" for New York City. Narrated by Oscar-nominated and Emmy Award-winning artist Edward E. French, this audiobook offers a captivating glimpse into Irving's classic Gothic and folk storytelling.

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