Washington Irving

Gebundenes Buch

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving, Fiction, Classics

Beschreibung

The story is set in 1790 in the countryside around the Dutch settlement of Tarry Town (historical Tarrytown, New York), in a secluded glen called Sleepy Hollow. Sleepy Hollow is renowned for its ghosts and the haunting atmosphere that pervades the imaginations of its inhabitants and visitors. Some residents say this town was bewitched during the early days of the Dutch settlement. Other residents say an old Native American chief, the wizard of his tribe, held his powwows here before the country was discovered by Master Hendrick Hudson. The chief part of the stories, however, turned upon the favorite specter of Sleepy Hollow, the Headless Horseman, who had been heard several times of late, patrolling the country; and, it was said, tethered his horse nightly among the graves in the churchyard. The story was immediately matched by a thrice marvelous adventure of Brom Bones, who made light of the Galloping Hessian as an arrant jockey. He affirmed that on returning one night from the neighboring village of Sing Sing, he had been overtaken by this midnight trooper; that he had offered to race with him for a bowl of punch, and should have won it too, for Daredevil beat the goblin horse all hollow, but just as they came to the church bridge, the Hessian bolted, and vanished in a flash of fire. All these tales, told in that drowsy undertone with which men talk in the dark, the countenances of the listeners only now and then receiving a casual gleam from the glare of a pipe, sank deep in the mind of Ichabod. . . .

Autor

Washington Irving, born on April 3, 1783, in New York City, was a pioneering American writer known for his engaging storytelling and humorous style. His early works, including A History of New-York and the short stories Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, established him as one of the first American authors to gain international acclaim.Irving spent much of his life in Europe, where he honed his craft and befriended literary giants like Sir Walter Scott. He later served as the U.S. Minister to Spain, where he drew inspiration for his historical works. His contributions to literature helped shape the American identity, paving the way for future writers and earning him a lasting legacy as a foundational figure in American letters.Throughout his career, Irving championed the importance of storytelling and advocated for writers' rights, helping to establish writing as a legitimate profession in America. His enchanting tales, infused with elements of folklore and humor, continue to resonate with readers today, reflecting the rich cultural tapestry of early 19th-century America.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Alan Rodgers Books LLC
• Seitenzahl: 108
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Februar 2004
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 334g
• ISBN-13: 9780809595143
• ISBN-10: 0809595141
• Artikelnr.: 22311394