The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

De: Washington Irving

Narrado por: Anthony Heald

Duración: 1 h y 17 m

Resumen del Editor

In the Dutch settlement of Tarry Town, New York, in a secluded glen called Sleepy Hollow, Ichabod Crane arrives to educate the children of the region. This lanky schoolmaster from Connecticut fancies the idea of marrying the beautiful Katrina Van Tassel, the 18-year-old daughter of a wealthy farmer, but there is a problem with his plan. Abraham “Brom Bones” Van Brunt, the town rowdy, has already set his heart on marrying her.

This romantic rivalry climaxes one autumn night with the appearance of the legendary Headless Horseman, allegedly the ghost of a Hessian trooper who lost his head to a cannonball during the Revolutionary War. Every night he rides through the woods to the scene of the battle in search of his head.

Since this story’s first appearance in 1820, generations of readers, young and old, have thrilled to the headless horseman galloping through the haunted woods of Sleepy Hollow. The rollicking tale of Ichabod Crane and his ill-fated courtship of Katrina Van Tassel has become a classic ghost story.

Public Domain (P)2010 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Reseñas de la Crítica

“[This story’s] unprecedented success allowed Irving to devote himself to a career as a professional author.” ( Encyclopedia of Literature)

Classic Halloween

Fun to listen to a fun classic Halloween story. I’ve loved the narrator in other stories so this was great.

Loved it

I've never read the book before and listened to the audiobook because of recommendation. Loved it, its going to be a Halloween tradition moving forward.

It was fine.

Okay, I get the story is over 200 years old and the narrator was great, but dear god Ichabod is an unlikable character and the story boils down to 'supersticious man is scared by man on horse'. It was fine! I can tick it off my list of classics to read at least.

1st Audio Book!

I really enjoyed listening to this audio book. As this is my first full audio book, I am looking forward to listening to more!

As for the story of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow, I enjoyed the very descriptive writing used. It was enjoyable to listen to.

Excellent story, beautifully told

Short but a worthwhile listen of a timeless classic. Beautifully written and so far one of my favourite narrations

Excellent reading!

The reader of this version is perfectly animated in his voice for this story. Listened with my kids and it was great!

Excellent Short Story

Any additional comments?

Anthony Heald is one of my favorite Voices to listen to. He has a wonderful rhythm and range of characters. He brings this short story to life for me, I listen to him read it regulary because I know the story well and I can do other things as I listen.

I recommend this for anyone who wants to listen to a classic of Washington Irving.

Awesome classic

Great classic for Spooky Halloween Listening.
Great performance by Anthony Head!

Dare to take a late evening stroll after listening... lol

Perfect spooky tale

I decided to listen to this as a happy first day of fall. The narration is wonderful and perfect for the crisp turn of air.

Don’t miss this.

Enjoyable. This version of the Irving’s classic is really worth hearing. It captures the tone and essence of the tale.