19th-century fiction

  • The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

    The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a haunting and enduring tale by Washington Irving, brilliantly weaving folklore, suspense and American literary tradition. Set in the quiet glen of Sleepy Hollow near the Hudson River, the story introduces the unforgettable schoolmaster Ichabod Crane, his rival Brom Bones, the wealthy Katrina Van Tassel and the spectral figure…