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One of the first noted American authors to be highly acclaimed in Europe during his life time, Washington Irving (April 3, 1783-November 28, 1859) wrote numerous short stories, biographies, histories, and tales of his travels. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," first published in 1820, is variously regarded as a Gothic tale and a modern folk story about the early history of the United States of America.

A veritable library of listening in this splendid collection of American Short Stories! This boxed set includes all stories from Volumes 1, 2 and 3.

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 lives on the other side.

A compilation of popular short stories from American literature narrated by professional voice actor Jake Phillips.

Washington Irving's Old Christmas tells of an American's travels through England during the Christmas season. Through a chance meeting with an old friend, he is able to experience Christmas in a stately manor house. Through his eyes as a houseguest, he glimpses the uniquely British customs and celebrations of Christmas as it would have been experienced during the Middle Ages, rather than in the early 19th century.

When a young teacher decides to come work in a secluded Dutch village, little does he know that his stay there will change his life forever. Set among tales of ghosts and supernatural beings, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is a short story whose setting soon begins to play tricks on the protagonist. The chilling story of the Headless horseman is a perfect reading for Halloween or a dark and stormy night. What is more, Irving’s tale inspired many big and small screen adaptations, the most popular one being Tim Burton’s movie from 1999.

"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is a short story by Washington Irving contained in his collection "The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon", Gent., written while he was living in Birmingham, and first published in 1820. With Irving's companion piece "Rip Van Winkle", "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is among the earliest examples of American fiction still read today.

Immerse yourself in the hauntingly beautiful world of Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, a timeless tale set in a quiet Dutch settlement in Tarrytown, New York. Narrated with captivating suspense and rich imagery, this classic short story invites you to experience the eerie atmosphere of a town haunted by whispers of ghosts and the unforgettable presence of the Headless Horseman.

Schauer, Spannung und Schwarze Romantik: 10 Meisterwerke des Genres. Mit dabei: In der Gruft (H.P. Lovecraft), Dr. Jekyll und Mr. Hyde (R.L. Stevenson), Die schwarze Spinne (J. Gotthelf), In der Tiefe des Maelstroms (E. A. Poe), Die Legende von Sleepy Hollow (W. Irving), Die Affenpfote (W. W. Jacobs), Der Vampyr (J. Polidori), Der Sandmann (E.T.A. Hoffmann), Der Garten des Bösen (N. Hawthorne).

En español neutro, narrado por un humano selección de cuentos cortos clásicos de la literatura universal pensada para todo público.

A short story by the American author Washington Irving first published in 1819. It follows a Dutch-American villager in colonial America named Rip Van Winkle who falls asleep in the Catskill Mountains and wakes up 20 years later, having missed the American Revolution...

Can you imagine sleeping for twenty years? In this story by Washington Irving, Rip Van Winkle wakes up to discover that the world is a very different place. What has he missed while he slept?

Etwas für besondere Tage ist diese wunderbare Sammlung von Novellen und Kurzgeschichten - aber ist nicht jeder Tag ein besonderer Tag? Genießen Sie folgende Erzählungen aus aller Welt, von Renaissance hin zur Moderne: "Der Mensch" (K. Tucholsky), "Eine teure Liebesnacht" (H. de Balzac), "Die Legende von Sleepy Hollow" (W. Irving), "Die Nase" (N. Gogol), "Ein Idyll" (G. de Maupassant), "Über die allmähliche Verfertigung der Gedanken beim Sprechen" (H. von Kleist) und "Der stumme Gärtner und die Nonnen" (G. Boccaccio).

Sich am Lagerfeuer Geschichten erzählen - so war das damals im Wilden Westen. Aber diese schöne Erzähltradition hat beileibe nicht nur in den USA stattgefunden, auch wenn die vorliegende Sammlung von Kurzgeschichten sämtlich von dort stammt! Mit dabei: "Wie man ein Feuer macht" (J. London), "Die Maske des roten Todes" (E. A. Poe), "Die Eine Million Pfundnote" (M. Twain), "Rip van Winkle" (W. Irving), "David Swan" (N. Hawthorne), "Die Braut kommt nach Yellow Sky" (S. Crane), "Der seltsame Fall des Benjamin Button" (F. S. Fitzgerald).

"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is a gothic story by American author Washington Irving, contained in his collection of 34 essays and short stories entitled The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.. Written while Irving was living abroad in Birmingham, England, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" was first published in 1820.

Washington Irving's tales of romance, travel, biographical discourse, and literary musing introduced such classic fictional figures as Rip Van Winkle, Ichabod Crane, and the Headless Horsemen of Sleepy Hollow. A sage, storyteller, and wit, Irving earned his preeminence in early American literature with these masterpieces in miniature.  

Dive into the enchanting world of Washington Irving, the master storyteller behind timeless classics like The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle. This captivating collection features a remarkable array of tales that span the eerie and supernatural folklore of New England to the exotic legends and travel anecdotes inspired by Irvings journeys across Europe. Join narrator Ben Tucker as he brings these diverse stories to life, showcasing the rich tapestry of Irvings literary genius.

Geography shapes the tapestry of history, and the story of Dutch settlement in America is intricately woven around a river that stretches a stunning one hundred and fifty miles from mountains to sea, carving its path through a lush and fertile landscape. This river served as a vital artery for trade and communication among colonies. Little did anyone know, on that fateful September day in 1609, when the small Dutch yacht named the Halve Maene, or Half Moon, captained by the intrepid Henry Hudson, glided past the sandy hook at Navesink Heights and anchored in what is now New Yorks outer harbor,...