The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow 
by Washington Irving

Publisher: Open Road (September 2014)

40 pages, eBook

Where I Got It: Free on Amazon

Story Rating: 5 Stars

Content Ratings:

Violence: Mild-Moderate-Brutal

Swearing: Clean-Light-Filthy

Sexual Content: White-Pink-Red

Vivid - Mystical - Charming

Summary:

Ichabod Crane, the local schoolmaster, is vying for the attention of one of the popular young ladies of the village, but after a disappointing night at a gathering, local superstitious stories of a headless horseman become much more real on his ride home.

My Thoughts:

This story is very descriptive of place and setting, without much action from the people in it. Extensive setup for a little bit of action, but a good story nonetheless. The way it is told, is like a bit of gossip being passed along.

Quotes:

“If ever I should wish for a retreat whither I might steal form the world and its distractions, and dream quietly away the remnant of a troubled life, I know of none more promising than this little valley.” -Washington Irving, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

“—hurrying along in the gloom of night, as if on the wings of the wind.” -Washington Irving, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

“—he that runs races with goblin troopers is likely to have rough riding of it.” -Washington Irving, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Movie Adaptations:

Sleepy Hollow (1999)

Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci, Michael Gambon

Movie Rating: R

My Rating: 5 Stars

Adaption: Verbatim-Tweaked-Veiled

Eye Candy: Plain-Pretty-Sultry