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THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW IBD

THE LIBRARY OF ALEXANDRIA
10 / 2025
9781806298983
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Sinopsis

What if a ghostly rider without a head haunted your every step?In The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Washington Irving weaves one of AmericaâÇÖs most enduring ghost stories-a chilling blend of romance, folklore, and supernatural suspense that has captivated imaginations for over two centuries.Set in a secluded glen where mystery clings to every tree branch and tales of the otherworld echo through candlelit gatherings, Ichabod Crane is the superstitious and bookish outsider who believes every ghost story he hears. When he begins courting the wealthy and flirtatious Katrina Van Tassel, he not only invites jealousy but awakens the wrath of a phantom that stalks the darkened roads: the infamous Headless Horseman.This masterful tale explores the fine line between reality and myth, and whether our greatest fears are conjured by shadowy forces-or by our own minds.What YouâÇÖll Discover in This Modern Translation:The Rise and Fall of Ichabod Craneá- A manâÇÖs ambition collides with folklore in a tale of pride and punishmentA Timeless Tale of Terrorá- Follow the legend of the Headless Horseman through the fog-shrouded woods of Sleepy HollowPsychological Suspense and Superstitioná- Examine how belief in the supernatural can shape fate and undo reasonAtmospheric Americanaá- A vivid portrait of early American life, from pumpkin patches to eerie midnight ridesThe Power of Storytellingá- Discover how myths become truth in the minds of fearful peopleA compelling modern rendering of IrvingâÇÖs most famous work, this edition invites readers into a haunted past where legends ride by moonlight and the faintest hoofbeat may signal your doom.