In the dark shadow of the grove, on the margin of the brook, he beheld something huge, misshapen and towering. It stirred not, but seemed gathered up in the gloom, like some gigantic monster ready to spring upon the traveller.
During a late-night horse ride, the lovelorn schoolteacher Ichabod Crane passes through the sites of familiar ghost stories. It is dark and the forest is full of spooky sounds. He thinks his imagination is getting the best of him, but suddenly he finds himself being pursued by a shadowy figure. To his horror, Ichabod realizes that the figure has no head on his shoulders, but instead holds his head in front of him on the saddle. Ichabod races to safety at the other side of the bridge, only to turn around and see the horseman’s head hurled directly at him.
Was Ichabod Crane a victim of the Headless Horseman? Or was it a prank by one of the villagers competing for Ichabod’s love interest? His fate remains the speculation of the settlers in the story, and continues to intrigue audiences to this day. Since Washington Irving first published the story in 1819, this classic legend has been retold in many forms, including TV, music, and theatre. Fans of the Sleepy Hollow film adaptation by Tim Burton will enjoy listening to this production of the original, unabridged text that inspired it all.
Ichabod Crane was a school-teacher in an old New England town. Ichabod fell in love with Katrina Van Tassel, the daughter of a wealthy man. There were stories of a headless horseman that haunted the area and struck fear in the residents. One night, after a party, Ichabod left very upset. Katrina was interested in another man, Brom Van Brunt. Ichabod left the party very disturbed and runs into the Headless Horseman on his way home and was never heard of again. Some say that Van Brunt knows more to the story than he is telling.
Ichabod Crane is a schoolteacher in Sleepy Hollow. He wants to marry the beautiful and wealthy Katrina. One night, returning from her house, he has a very frightening experience.
Tom Walker is a greedy but poor man. One day, he meets the devil by chance. The devil offers him a deal—sell his soul and become rich. Tom accepts. Later, he regrets this and tries to escape his fate. Does Tom succeed? Read and find out.
In order to provide English learners with extensive reading pleasure, it consists of jewels that span the East and West, from literary works of famous writers such as Aesop's fables, Andersen, Shakespeare, and picture brothers to traditional fairy tales from all over the world.
Washington Irving's two most famous stories-available in one audiobook!
One tells of Rip Van Winkle, who escaped the dreadful life of a hen-pecked husband by magical means. The other is of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman on their midnight ride. Experience the fright of poor Ichabod when assailed by the headless horseman and laugh at poor Rip who spends a lot of time sleeping to try to escape the headache of a nagging and ungrateful wife.
The perfect introduction to storytelling and a wonderful accompaniment to bedtime.
This collection includes well-loved tales such as Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, Henny Penny by Joseph Jacobs, and The Reluctant Dragon by Kenneth Graham which are sure to charm children of all ages.
You are probably familiar with the popularized stories "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," but have you heard the original unabridged versions by Washington Irving? His skillfully written and colorful tales have much more meaning and depth. In "Rip Van Winkle," Irving makes a profound social comment about the changes that were happening in his America, and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" isn't just a chilling tale about the Headless Horseman but an enchanting story about two rival suitors.
Equally enjoyable tales of suspense and the supernatural included in this collection are:
-"The Spectre Bridegroom"
-"The Adventure of the German Student"
-"The Devil and Tom Walker"
-"The Adventure of the Mason"
-"Legend of the Rose of Alhambra"
-"The Governor and the Notary"
-"Governor Manco and the Soldier"
This collection will demonstrate just why Washington Irving is widely recognized as the "Father of American Literature."
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Ghosts and goblins abound in Sleepy Hollow. The haunting tales of the Headless Horseman entranced Ichabod Crane. During the day, he found the stories exciting. But at night he was afraid. His fear reached new heights the night he was chased by the mysterious ghost! The terrifying ride is brought to life in this striking graphic novel adaptation of Washington Irving's short story. A creator biography and glossary help reluctant readers take the first step on the road to classic literature.An Abdo Publishing Group audio production.
This travelogue of Spain's Granada and the Alhambra depicts secret chambers, desperate battles, imprisoned princesses, palace ghosts, and fragrant gardens, described in a dreamlike eloquence that will transport listeners to a paradise of their own.
Washington Irving's two most famous stories are combined here. One tells of Rip Van Winkle who escaped the dreadful life of a hen-pecked husband by magical means and the other of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman on their midnight ride. Experience the fright of poor Ichabod when assailed by the headless horseman and laugh at poor Rip who spends a lot of time sleeping to try to escape the headache of a nagging and ungrateful wife.
AUTHOR
Washington Irving (1783-1859) was an American short story writer, essayist, biographer, historian, magazine editor and diplomat.
Born in Manhattan at the end of the American Revolution, he was named for George Washington, whom he met as a child of six. As a teenager, Irving lived further upstate and became familiar with the surroundings that provided the setting for his best known works, ""Rip Van Winkle"" and ""The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"""
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