The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories

Washington Irving

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Chartwell Books
01 October 2024

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Classic fiction (pre c 1945); Horror & ghost stories; Short stories

Series: Chartwell Deluxe Editions

One of America's best-loved short stories, plus other tales, in a handsome, collectible edition.

Washington Irving's short stories have captured the imaginations of generations since the early nineteenth century. Now book lovers can enjoy ""The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,"" ""Rip Van Winkle,"" ""A Sunday in London,"" ""John Bull,"" and ""Christmas"" in this stunning new edition of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories with an heirloom cover.

Timeless characters such as Ichabod Crane, the Headless Horseman, and Rip Van Winkle are among the earliest of truly American literary figures. Now fans can revisit them and new readers can discover them in this highly giftable volume that features:

A stunning, foil-embossed, faux-leather cover

Beautifully designed end papers

Irving's best-loved stories in one volume

A must-have for every home library, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories is a book that you'll reach for again and again, destined to grace your bookshelves for years to come.

By: Washington Irving
Imprint: Chartwell Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 191mm, Width: 146mm,
Weight: 839g
ISBN: 9780785845539
ISBN 10: 0785845534
Series: Chartwell Deluxe Editions
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 01 October 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Regarded as the “father of the American short story,” Washington Irving has captured the imaginations of generations of readers since his stories were originally published in the early nineteenth century. His timeless characters such as Ichabod Crane, the Headless Horseman, and Rip Van Winkle are among the earliest of truly American literary figures.