The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
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"The Legend of the Snomir Valley" is a classic American short story written by Washington Irving. In this fascinating story of the city of Snomirskoe Perelozi, the main character, school teacher Ichabod Crane, encounters the mysterious Vsyudyhid - a headless cavalryman who, according to legend, wanders at night.
Irving created a tense atmosphere of unease and mystery through the use of horrific imagery and elegant prose. He wove a mythical plot with realistic details, which makes the reader overcome with fear and curiosity.
The book is endowed not only with elements of horror, but also with a deep subtext, which is still the subject of discussions among literary critics. "The Legend of Snomirsk Perelozi" is a masterpiece of American literature that makes the reader think about the nature of fear, fiction and reality.
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Data sheet
- Name of the Author
- Washington Irving
- Language
- English
- Release date
- 2008-06-27
- Title
- The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
- Subject
- Ghosts -- Fiction
New York (State) -- History -- 1775-1865 -- Fiction
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"The Legend of the Snomir Valley" is a classic American short story written by Washington Irving. In this fascinating story of the city of Snomirskoe Perelozi, ...