The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
by Washington Irving
- English
- Medium level
- 1 h 1 min to read
- Horror
- Short stories
About The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving is a medium read in English (horror, short stories). It takes about 1 h 1 min at 200 words per minute, a comfortable pace for language learners. The book is in the public domain and comes from Project Gutenberg.
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Main characters in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Ichabod Crane, a vain and superstitious schoolmaster, hopes to win Katrina Van Tassel, the daughter of a rich farmer, in the Dutch valley of Sleepy Hollow. His rival Brom Bones plays on his fear of ghosts, and after a party Ichabod is chased through the dark woods by the Headless Horseman.
Ichabod Crane
The lanky, greedy and superstitious schoolmaster from Connecticut.
Katrina Van Tassel
The pretty daughter of a wealthy farmer, courted for her father's land.
Brom Bones
The strong, practical-joking local hero and Ichabod's rival.
The Headless Horseman
The legendary ghost of a soldier who rides through the valley at night.
Baltus Van Tassel
Katrina's father, a prosperous Dutch farmer.
Questions about The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
- How many words are in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow?
- The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving has about 12,000 words. At 200 words per minute, a comfortable pace for language learners, it takes about 1 h 1 min to read.
- Who are the main characters in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow?
- The main characters are Ichabod Crane, Katrina Van Tassel, Brom Bones, The Headless Horseman and Baltus Van Tassel.
- Can I read The Legend of Sleepy Hollow for free?
- Yes. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is in the public domain, and you can read it free in English on PolyglotReader with inline translation, word lookup and audio.
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