THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW by Washington Irving: History & Detailed Summary

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In this video I'm talking about "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," a short story by Washington Irving. First we'll go through the history behind the story, discussing the historical events and personalities that are mentioned in the text. Then I go through a detailed summary of the entire short story. Don't forget to check out the analysis video where I talk about character development, symbolism, and other topics you might see on a test or in an essay question:    • THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW by Washin...  

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HISTORY
Washington Irving 0:42
Tarrytown & Sleepy Hollow 1:12
References to the American Revolution 1:55
The Hessians 2:47
Cotton Mather 7:15

SUMMARY
The Storyteller 9:08
Superstition in Sleepy Hollow 9:26
Ichabod Crane 10:27
Katrina Van Tassel & Brom Bones 13:20
The Quilting Frolic 16:22
The Headless Horseman 21:10
Conclusion 24:32

Hope that helps! If you have questions or you were interested in a different story or author, let me know in the comments and I'll see what I can do.:)

Irving, Washington. “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” Washington Irving: History , Tales and Sketches, The Library of America, 1983, pp. 1058-1088.

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