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  • 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…

  • Tom Brown’s School Days

    Tom Brown’s School Days by Thomas Hughes is a coming-of-age novel set in the early Victorian era, chronicling the life of a young boy named Tom Brown as he navigates the challenges of boarding school at Rugby. The story begins with Tom’s experiences at home before he is sent off to Rugby, where he grapples…