Legend of Sleepy Hollow
About this book
“The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is a short story by American author Washington Irving, contained in his collection of 34 essays and short stories entitled The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. Written while Irving was living abroad in Birmingham, England, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" was first published in 1820. Along with Irving's companion piece "Rip Van Winkle", "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is among the earliest examples of American fiction with enduring popularity.
Reader Profile
4.0/5 · 1132 readers · 38 pages · ≈ 42 min · Easy
How long does it take to read Legend of Sleepy Hollow?
About ≈ 42 min — 38 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Legend of Sleepy Hollow?
38 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Legend of Sleepy Hollow?
It sits on the Ghost Stories, Graphic Novels, History shelves.
Is Legend of Sleepy Hollow in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who wrote Legend of Sleepy Hollow?
Washington Irving.