“The slanders of the pen pierce to the heart; they rankle longest in the noblest spirits; they dwell ever present in the mind and render it morbidly sensitive to the most trifling collision.”
Quote by Washington Irving
Work
Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories
This compilation features Washington Irving's classic horror story 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,' alongside other tales that showcase the author's storytelling prowess and delve into themes of mystery and the supernatural. more
Author
Washington Irving
Washington Irving was an American author known for his significant contributions to American literature. His works, including 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' and 'Rip Van Winkle', have had a profound impact on American literature. more
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Source: The Complete Short Stories of Washington Irving: The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Bracebridge Hall, Tales of a Traveler, The Alhambra, Woolfert’s Roost & The Crayon Papers Collections (Illustrated): The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Rip Van Winkle, Old Christmas, The Voyage, Roscoe, The Widow’s Retinue, An Old Soldier, Mountjoy, Don Juan, Woolfert’s Roost, Tales of The Alhambra and many more
Source: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories From the Sketch Book