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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Description
Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780809594085
ISBN: 0809594080
Label: Aegypan
Manufacturer: Aegypan
Number Of Items: 1
Book Pages: 108
Publication Date: 2004-03-01
Publisher: Aegypan
Studio: Aegypan
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780809594085
ISBN: 0809594080
Label: Aegypan
Manufacturer: Aegypan
Number Of Items: 1
Book Pages: 108
Publication Date: 2004-03-01
Publisher: Aegypan
Studio: Aegypan
Editorial Review of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
The chief part of the stories, however, turned upon the favorite specter of Sleepy Hollow, the Headless Horseman, who had been heard several times of late, patrolling the country; and, it was said, tethered his horse nightly among the graves in the churchyard. The story was immediately matched by a thrice marvelous adventure of Brom Bones, who made light of the Galloping Hessian as an arrant jockey. He affirmed that on returning one night from the neighboring village of Sing Sing, he had been overtaken by this midnight trooper; that he had offered to race with him for a bowl of punch, and should have won it too, for Daredevil beat the goblin horse all hollow, but just as they came to the church bridge, the Hessian bolted, and vanished in a flash of fire. All these tales, told in that drowsy undertone with which men talk in the dark, the countenances of the listeners only now and then receiving a casual gleam from the glare of a pipe, sank deep in the mind of Ichabod. . . .
Customer Reviews of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: A Wonderful Love Story
Review: This ghost story is wonderfully told and I highly recommend it to readers of all ages. It is a particularly good read during Halloween. The fact that it is told in third person contributes to its overall good qualitity because I felt as though I was an outside observer watching the characters progress.
I enjoyed the plot of this story, for it is a sweet love story in which two men fight to court the beautiful Katrina. Along the way, the town is haunted by the headless horseman, who will defeat anyone who crosses his path. I developed sympathy for Ichabod Crane as he watched the love of his life with the fierce Brom Bones. Described as a social outcast, Ichabod is a lonely person with an overactive imagination. I admire him for his intelligence and determination and I believe that many teens can relate to him today. We have all felt the feeling of rejection, or as though we didn't belong. Even though the situation is not in Ichabod's favor, he perseveres and tries to regain the affections of Katrina. On the other hand, I learned to dislike Brom Bones because he reminded me of a typical bully. With his tough exterior, Brom Bones intimidates many people in the town.
The plot is very simple, yet Irving uses an abundance of words to describe his characters. The descriptions of Ichabod, Katrina, and Brom Bones are very specific, allowing readers to appreciate them more and imagine them as real human beings. Irving's language is poetic and he uses imagery continuously. The descriptions are so vivid, that they seem almost dreamlike.
The end of the story is magnificent and it startled me because I did not see it coming. Even though the circumstances were not to my favor, I found the ending to be very clever and suspenseful. Personally, I enjoy both love stories and horror films, so this short story met my expectations. It is special because people can relate to it even hundreds of years later. The simple plot mixed with a sophisticated word choice make this story one to be read for generations.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: An entertaining story
Review: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is an intriguing tale that is much more profound than it seems.
The overly superstitious townspeople, including Ichabod Crane, are fascinated with scary, ghost stories that permeate the town as the dreamy Dutch community is a perfect setting where people are absorbed in myths and superstitions. With its ambiguous ending, this story leaves the reader questioning what is true and what is merely fantasy. This is interesting as it allows the reader to believe what they want. I determined that the appearance of the Headless Horseman was a hoax by Brom Bones, but disliked that there was no definite answer to the mystery of the Headless Horseman.
Irving's fluid style is amazing as he aptly creates the settings, especially dreamy environment of the town. His exceptional descriptions are, at times, witty, and at others, suspenseful, demonstrating his ability to conjure up a wide range of moods.
As Ichabod Crane's downfall is caused by his strong belief in superstitions, Irving warns of the dangers of believing in superstition too fervently.
This classic tale is one that readers of all ages will enjoy for its riveting storyline, unique characters, and delightful style.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Sleepy... really sleepy...
Review: Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", is known for its poetic, flowing style. Yet, the rest -plot, theme, characters, and setting -limit the short story's zest, turning reader after reader away with its repetitive dullness.
I have to admit, however, that Irving's style is fantastic in this story -the lengthy drawn-out sentences and chains of details matching its mood and atmosphere perfectly. Each description creates a vivid picture in the reader's mind, excluding no details and offering every type of poetic rhetorical device. Alliteration, similes, metaphors, personification -Irving does it all. Yet, eventually the writing also becomes tedious. Readers skip over chunks of sentences, scanning for the next major plot. He hopes for another spark of interest, a reason to continue the story. Unfortunately, the reader ends up disappointed, for the plot is annoyingly short: Ichabod Crane, the main character, is the town's schoolteacher. In love with the beautiful Katrina's wealth, Crane competes with Brom Bones, who also desires Katrina's hand in marriage. However, one night Crane finds himself pursued by the Headless Horseman. Terrified as his worst nightmare comes to life, Crane loses his reason, a subject of his active imagination. And the next day, he's gone.
Since Irving spends much of the story introducing each character and setting precisely, by the time the reader gets to the actual story, it is about over. Having finally understanding each character, the reader might expect a reward for sticking through the details -perhaps a juicy plot to accompany the characters. Yet, after detailing every characteristic to its absolute end, the story ends. Readers are given no chance to care about the characters, and the story loses its appeal and memory in the reader's minds.
With its themes well-hidden behind its style, The Legend of the Sleepy Hollow is neither a fun nor an easy read. Close diligent speculators will approach the story as a puzzle, an enigma to be eagerly solved. Yet, casual readers of the short story will gain nothing, perhaps muttering some praise for its style before quickly finding something more interesting. Learning nothing about how the story can relate to us, readers finish the story confused about its purpose and message. Because of this, the author fails to communicate with the reader, seeming to only strive to entertain the reader.
Although the setting also matches the style and overall atmosphere of the story, it is unrealistic. A town of dreaminess, where everyone is void of reason and rationality, and only fascinated with superstition and the imagination. Visions and hallucinations are prevalent in this town, and time slows down to a dreamy tempo. As much as the town of Sleepy Hollow seems different and perhaps even interesting, it is impractical. Thus, readers are again unable to connect to the story, distanced away from the book.
While its graceful lyrical style can render it stylistically a good read, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow contains barely any plot and discernible themes. It really is all style and no substance.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: delightfully entertaining !
Review: I remember reading this story as a child, how it was frightening and suspenseful at times, but always entertaining and an enjoyable read. Re-reading this classic American story for academic purposes, to my surprise I found that the same feeling still persisted through the years, only this time with a deeper understanding of the rhetorics and it's witty brilliance. Irving's exceptional and unique way of combining suspense and humor makes this story a must read for everyone.
The sheer length of the story already got me excited. It's short and a fast-read, but not compromising for its quality. The story primarily deals with a man named Ichabod Crane, a teacher immediately following the American Revolution. Ichabod surrounds himself with beliefs of mystical creatures and legends, such as that of the Headless Horseman. His superstitions are what ultimately brings Ichabod to his downfall. Not only Ichabod, but the entire town is certain that such a creature exists, although no one has uncovered evidence, and as a result myths fly around and everyone is on their toes about the whole issue. This goes to show Irving's primary argument and purpose in this story: that false supersitious beliefs will ultimately lead to ones downfall, as is the case for Ichabod.
The overall tone of this story is light and lyrical, with a dash of wit and humor thrown in to add spice. Irving's eloquent and flowy writing makes this story enjoyable just from the sound of the language, and has an unusual combination of freight and suspense with light-hearted humor. Throughout the book, Irving also gives examples of some of the dark elements present in the story. For example, Irving warns readers that they are about to enter a sleepy land that is open to supernatural happenings. The mythical events that happen in the land correspond to ideas of dark romanticism that incorporated fantastical occurrences. However, not the entire book is plagued with dark and serious elements. For example, the character of Ichabod Crane is intended to be comical, because Irving assigns odd characteristics to him, such as an abnormal nose and gangly frame. Through such traits, Irving adds humor that is shown through the character of Ichabod from the otherwise dark and gloomy storyline.
All in all, this story is simply a must read for any lover of American literature.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Review: I havent read this book since I was a kid and it is as classic as ever.
Review Summary: A Wonderful Love Story
Review: This ghost story is wonderfully told and I highly recommend it to readers of all ages. It is a particularly good read during Halloween. The fact that it is told in third person contributes to its overall good qualitity because I felt as though I was an outside observer watching the characters progress.
I enjoyed the plot of this story, for it is a sweet love story in which two men fight to court the beautiful Katrina. Along the way, the town is haunted by the headless horseman, who will defeat anyone who crosses his path. I developed sympathy for Ichabod Crane as he watched the love of his life with the fierce Brom Bones. Described as a social outcast, Ichabod is a lonely person with an overactive imagination. I admire him for his intelligence and determination and I believe that many teens can relate to him today. We have all felt the feeling of rejection, or as though we didn't belong. Even though the situation is not in Ichabod's favor, he perseveres and tries to regain the affections of Katrina. On the other hand, I learned to dislike Brom Bones because he reminded me of a typical bully. With his tough exterior, Brom Bones intimidates many people in the town.
The plot is very simple, yet Irving uses an abundance of words to describe his characters. The descriptions of Ichabod, Katrina, and Brom Bones are very specific, allowing readers to appreciate them more and imagine them as real human beings. Irving's language is poetic and he uses imagery continuously. The descriptions are so vivid, that they seem almost dreamlike.
The end of the story is magnificent and it startled me because I did not see it coming. Even though the circumstances were not to my favor, I found the ending to be very clever and suspenseful. Personally, I enjoy both love stories and horror films, so this short story met my expectations. It is special because people can relate to it even hundreds of years later. The simple plot mixed with a sophisticated word choice make this story one to be read for generations.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: An entertaining story
Review: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is an intriguing tale that is much more profound than it seems.
The overly superstitious townspeople, including Ichabod Crane, are fascinated with scary, ghost stories that permeate the town as the dreamy Dutch community is a perfect setting where people are absorbed in myths and superstitions. With its ambiguous ending, this story leaves the reader questioning what is true and what is merely fantasy. This is interesting as it allows the reader to believe what they want. I determined that the appearance of the Headless Horseman was a hoax by Brom Bones, but disliked that there was no definite answer to the mystery of the Headless Horseman.
Irving's fluid style is amazing as he aptly creates the settings, especially dreamy environment of the town. His exceptional descriptions are, at times, witty, and at others, suspenseful, demonstrating his ability to conjure up a wide range of moods.
As Ichabod Crane's downfall is caused by his strong belief in superstitions, Irving warns of the dangers of believing in superstition too fervently.
This classic tale is one that readers of all ages will enjoy for its riveting storyline, unique characters, and delightful style.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Sleepy... really sleepy...
Review: Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", is known for its poetic, flowing style. Yet, the rest -plot, theme, characters, and setting -limit the short story's zest, turning reader after reader away with its repetitive dullness.
I have to admit, however, that Irving's style is fantastic in this story -the lengthy drawn-out sentences and chains of details matching its mood and atmosphere perfectly. Each description creates a vivid picture in the reader's mind, excluding no details and offering every type of poetic rhetorical device. Alliteration, similes, metaphors, personification -Irving does it all. Yet, eventually the writing also becomes tedious. Readers skip over chunks of sentences, scanning for the next major plot. He hopes for another spark of interest, a reason to continue the story. Unfortunately, the reader ends up disappointed, for the plot is annoyingly short: Ichabod Crane, the main character, is the town's schoolteacher. In love with the beautiful Katrina's wealth, Crane competes with Brom Bones, who also desires Katrina's hand in marriage. However, one night Crane finds himself pursued by the Headless Horseman. Terrified as his worst nightmare comes to life, Crane loses his reason, a subject of his active imagination. And the next day, he's gone.
Since Irving spends much of the story introducing each character and setting precisely, by the time the reader gets to the actual story, it is about over. Having finally understanding each character, the reader might expect a reward for sticking through the details -perhaps a juicy plot to accompany the characters. Yet, after detailing every characteristic to its absolute end, the story ends. Readers are given no chance to care about the characters, and the story loses its appeal and memory in the reader's minds.
With its themes well-hidden behind its style, The Legend of the Sleepy Hollow is neither a fun nor an easy read. Close diligent speculators will approach the story as a puzzle, an enigma to be eagerly solved. Yet, casual readers of the short story will gain nothing, perhaps muttering some praise for its style before quickly finding something more interesting. Learning nothing about how the story can relate to us, readers finish the story confused about its purpose and message. Because of this, the author fails to communicate with the reader, seeming to only strive to entertain the reader.
Although the setting also matches the style and overall atmosphere of the story, it is unrealistic. A town of dreaminess, where everyone is void of reason and rationality, and only fascinated with superstition and the imagination. Visions and hallucinations are prevalent in this town, and time slows down to a dreamy tempo. As much as the town of Sleepy Hollow seems different and perhaps even interesting, it is impractical. Thus, readers are again unable to connect to the story, distanced away from the book.
While its graceful lyrical style can render it stylistically a good read, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow contains barely any plot and discernible themes. It really is all style and no substance.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: delightfully entertaining !
Review: I remember reading this story as a child, how it was frightening and suspenseful at times, but always entertaining and an enjoyable read. Re-reading this classic American story for academic purposes, to my surprise I found that the same feeling still persisted through the years, only this time with a deeper understanding of the rhetorics and it's witty brilliance. Irving's exceptional and unique way of combining suspense and humor makes this story a must read for everyone.
The sheer length of the story already got me excited. It's short and a fast-read, but not compromising for its quality. The story primarily deals with a man named Ichabod Crane, a teacher immediately following the American Revolution. Ichabod surrounds himself with beliefs of mystical creatures and legends, such as that of the Headless Horseman. His superstitions are what ultimately brings Ichabod to his downfall. Not only Ichabod, but the entire town is certain that such a creature exists, although no one has uncovered evidence, and as a result myths fly around and everyone is on their toes about the whole issue. This goes to show Irving's primary argument and purpose in this story: that false supersitious beliefs will ultimately lead to ones downfall, as is the case for Ichabod.
The overall tone of this story is light and lyrical, with a dash of wit and humor thrown in to add spice. Irving's eloquent and flowy writing makes this story enjoyable just from the sound of the language, and has an unusual combination of freight and suspense with light-hearted humor. Throughout the book, Irving also gives examples of some of the dark elements present in the story. For example, Irving warns readers that they are about to enter a sleepy land that is open to supernatural happenings. The mythical events that happen in the land correspond to ideas of dark romanticism that incorporated fantastical occurrences. However, not the entire book is plagued with dark and serious elements. For example, the character of Ichabod Crane is intended to be comical, because Irving assigns odd characteristics to him, such as an abnormal nose and gangly frame. Through such traits, Irving adds humor that is shown through the character of Ichabod from the otherwise dark and gloomy storyline.
All in all, this story is simply a must read for any lover of American literature.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Review: I havent read this book since I was a kid and it is as classic as ever.