The most infamous spectre in the Hollow, and the 'commander-in-chief of all the powers of the air,' is the Headless Horseman. They are subjected to trance-like visions and frequented by strange sights, music, and voices 'in the air.' The inhabitants of Sleepy Hollow are fascinated by the 'local tales, haunted spots, and twilight superstitions' on account of the mysterious occurrences and haunting atmosphere. before the country was discovered by Master Hendrik Hudson.' Residents of the town are seemingly subjected to various supernatural and mysterious occurrences. Some residents say this town was bewitched during the early days of the Dutch settlement, while others claim that the mysterious atmosphere was caused by an old Native American chief, the 'wizard of his tribe. Sleepy Hollow is renowned for its ghosts and the haunting atmosphere that pervades the imaginations of its inhabitants and visitors. The story is set in 1790 in the countryside around the Dutch settlement of Tarry Town (historical Tarrytown, New York), in a secluded glen known as Sleepy Hollow. Washington Irving, 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' A drowsy, dreamy influence seems to hang over the land, and to pervade the very atmosphere. Toad.įrom the listless repose of the place, and the peculiar character of its inhabitants, who are descendants from the original Dutch settlers, this sequestered glen has long been known by name of Sleepy Hollow . In 1949, the second film adaptation was produced by Walt Disney as one of two segments in the package film The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Along with Irving's companion piece ' Rip Van Winkle', 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' is among the earliest examples of American fiction with enduring popularity, especially during Halloween because of a character known as the Headless Horseman believed to be a Hessian soldier who was decapitated by a cannonball in battle. 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' was first published in 1820. Written while Irving was living abroad in Birmingham, England.

' The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' is a short story by American author Washington Irving, contained in his collection of 34 essays and short stories titled The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. Problems playing this file? See media help.

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