As always I loved the illustrations by Arthur Rackham, but I was a bit disappointed with the story. I don't recall having read it before, but I was surprised at how little the Headless Horseman was involved in the story. I suppose all of the adaptations I'd seen made my expect something else entirel...
"Watch your heads." - Lady Van Tassel, Sleepy Hollow (1999 film) Ichabod Crane, a schoolmaster from Connecticut, "tarries" in Sleepy Hollow to teach the children of the secluded glen. he falls in love with Katrina Van Tassel and competes with Abraham "Brom Bones" Van Brunt for her hand in marriage.t...
We all know the tale of sleepy hollow, if you don't then what rock are you under. Gris Grimly takes the original tale by Washington Irving (1783-1859) and adds his artful imagination of illustrations and brings the story to life once again.The use of color in different shades of orange my favorite c...
I have no idea how I reached adulthood without reading this classic tale (although I certainly knew the particulars).Irving's rich prose and description of the hapless Ichabod Crane and his rival, Brom Bones, make this brief read an entertaining one. Highly recommended for those who love early Amer...
I admit when I picked this story, I had no idea that it would be so entertaining. The first time I heard about it was on the screen watching Disney's The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949). Few years later in cinema I came across Tim Burton's Sleepy Hollow (1999). Both versions were awesome, ...
In New York State, a tale of two love rivals and a headless horseman unfolds. Martin Jarvis reads from Irving's spooky classic.Broadcast on:BBC Radio 7, 12:30am Wednesday 30th December 2009Lovely language to this tongue-in-cheek horror story
This was a good short story with plenty of chills. I kind of didn't like the ending, though. It leaves you hanging. I choose to believe that all is well with with poor Ichabod.
Washington Irving painted beautifully detailed scenes of rural New England. He also had a healthy sense of humor and wit. This story read like it was being narrated by the fireside in a tavern or pub on a blustery autumn evening. I read the Project Gutenberg ebook found here: http://www.gutenber...
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