Author: Washington Irving Year: 1820 Rank: Rating: Original Rating: Pop Rating: Genres/categories: Classic, Horror, Free books, Read online, Short Stories, Fantasy, Mystery
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ISBNs: 9780809594085 0809594080 |
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"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is a short story of speculative fiction 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. Along with Irving's companion piece "Rip Van Winkle", "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is among the earliest examples of American fiction with enduring popularity, especially during the Halloween season.
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