The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving is a haunting tale set in the quiet, superstitious village of Sleepy Hollow, nestled in the countryside of New York. The story centers on Ichabod Crane, a lanky, nervous, and highly superstitious schoolteacher who comes to the town seeking a better life. He becomes enamored with Katrina Van Tassel, the beautiful daughter of a wealthy farmer, and tries to win her affection, competing with the local hero, Brom Bones.

Ichabod’s hopes are dashed after attending a party at the Van Tassel estate, where he hears more ghost stories and possibly realizes Katrina is not interested in him. On his way home through the dark woods, he encounters the legendary Headless Horseman, a ghost said to be the spirit of a Hessian soldier who lost his head in battle. Ichabod vanishes without a trace, leaving only his hat and a shattered pumpkin behind. The story ends ambiguously, blending legend and reality, and suggesting that Brom Bones may have had a hand in Ichabod’s disappearance—all while keeping the legend of the Headless Horseman alive in the village's folklore.

Penulis: Washington Irving

Penerbit: Odise, 2025

Kategori: Classic

SKU: BRD23330

Bahasa: English

Dimensi: 14 x 20 cm l Sofcover 

Tebal: Vi + 175 hlm | Bookpaper

Harga: 75.000