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GOTHIC LITERATURE

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving
This enduring short story of speculative fiction by American author Washington Irving, is popular every year at Halloween. It was published in his collection of 34 essays and short stories entitled The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent, first published in 1820. 

AUDIO: Sleepy Hollow

"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving (1820) [10 pages - scroll to view]

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Biography: Washington Irving Study Guide & Infographic Close Reading Activity

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LitCharts: Sleepy Hollow [23 pages - Scroll to view]