The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

By: Washington Irving

Narrated by: Tom Mison

Tom Mison, star of the hit Fox series Sleepy Hollow, narrates the classic Washington Irving short story.

In the secluded Dutch territory of Sleepy Hollow, nebbish schoolmaster Ichabod Crane competes with the town hero for the hand of Katrina Van Tassel, the 18-year-old daughter and sole child of a wealthy farmer. As Crane leaves a party at the Van Tassel's farm one autumn evening, he is pursued by the Headless Horseman, an apparition said to be the ghost of a Hessian trooper snuffed out by a stray cannonball during the Revolutionary War.

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Critic reviews

"Tom Mison's voice is delicious. His precise British diction allows listeners to savor Irving's sumptuous descriptions and sly humor. There are many pleasures to be found in Mison's rendition of the brief classic story, though a few instances of Irving's casual racism grate on modern ears. Listen for yourself and discover why it has so captured our collective imagination. (Mison himself stars in Sleepy Hollow, the current TV incarnation.) Whether you're familiar with the original story of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman or not, Mison's reading is a gratifying way to experience it." ( AudioFile)

Treasures Of Jolly Autumn

A free fun Halloween listen from Audible of a famous short story about ghosts and the greedy Ichabod. First published in 1820 the story is brought vibrantly to life by this excellent narration. Tom Mison makes this a complete winner. Really well done!

Fantastic!

This is well-loved classic and knows the story, of course, so it's all about the performance, and Tom Mison is perfection. He has a perfect voice for audiobooks, and his acting ability makes his reading soar. Loved it.

TOM MISON AS NARRATOR? I'M IN!

What a lovely idea to recruit Tom Mison, who stars as Ichabod Crane on Fox TV's hit series Sleepy Hollow, to narrate Washington Irving's famous short story. And, he does a wonderful job! He reads with clarity and wit and makes the characters, especially Ichabod Crane, come alive.

Very nice addition to the Audible library!

Wonderful!

If you enjoy the TV series Sleepy Hollow, you'll very much enjoy this reading. If you don't you'll STILL enjoy the book.

It's great to hear this classic story without the additions or deletions of the Hollywood know-it-alls. It's great just as it is. If you enjoy the TV show, you will recognize where some of the characters were derived.

Tom Mison, who portrays Ichabod Crane in the TV series, reads masterfully. It seems as if Washington Irving himself could be reading his story. He would be great reading any poetry or prose from the classics.

I couldn't really find anything to complain about in either the story or the reading of it. An easy five stars!

Made me hungry rather than spooked.

It felt like he was being paid by the word. Long sections of description of food and farms, yet the central idea of the headless horseman is given surprisingly little detail. Even the climax of the story is just shmeah. I'm glad I listened to it, but was really expecting more out of this short story that has such an iconic image. Also, Crane is kind of an unlikable character.

Tom Mison does a wonderful job

A story from years ago made even more enjoyable by the narration of Tom Mison

Hope my boss doesn't see this...

Normally, I listen while at work. Audio books help to block out noises around me as a controlled distraction so I can effectively focus on the task at hand. However, I found myself unable to focus on anything but the melodious voice emanating from my ear buds. Productivity came to a screeching halt and I was forced to work on filing (a mindless task) to abate my shameful inefficiency.
Moral of the story: Hope you're not planning to do anything that requires sufficient attention while listening.

Great Narration!!

What did you love best about Free: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow?

I loved hearing Tom Mison read this. His voice is amazing. It has always been one of my favorite stories from childhood, having grown up in the area.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Free: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow?

The story is short, so there are no memorable moments.

What does Tom Mison bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

HIs voice and performance was amazing. I love the TV show, so hearing the story in Ichabod Crane's voice added something special.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Absolutely!

Any additional comments?

I wish Tom Mison would narrate more audiobooks. I'd listen to him dramatically read his grocery list.

A great voice for this story.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a classic and Tom Mison's voice is perfect for reading it. I enjoyed this very much.

Lovely and timeless

It was a pleasure revisit this story. It's beautifully written and it stands the test of time Bronson Pinchot delivers a wonderful reading.