Washington Irving

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

New in an allegedly haunted town, and already the target of the local hero, Brom Bones, Ichabod Crane must overcome his own superstitions and awkward nature to compete for the love of Katrina Van Tressel. Set in the spooky countryside of Sleepy Hollow, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a gothic tale about an odd man named Ichabod Crane. Ichabod's presence in town is mostly unassuming until he sets his eye on Katrina Van Tressel, the town's most eligible bachelorette. Now an enemy of Brom Bones, the local hero, Ichabod must brave the man's jealousy and his own superstitions about the town's spooky history in order to win the love and attention of Katrina Van Tressel.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Mint Editions
• Seitenzahl: 34
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Dezember 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781513272474
• Artikelnr.: 60608219

Autorenporträt

Washington Irving (1783-1859) was an American writer, historian and diplomat. Irving served as the American ambassador to Spain in 1840s, and was among the first American writers to earn acclaim in Europe. He argued that writing should be considered as a legitimate profession, and advocated for stronger laws to protect writers against copyright infringement. Irving's love for adventure and drama influenced his work heavily. His most popular works, Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, were inspired by his visit to the Catskill mountains. Irving is credited to have perfected the short story form, and inspired generations of American writer.