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

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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.

© 2020 Carrie Hoover

[sarahd]

good!! Thank you! We homeschool — my son is about to read this book; and we’re watching this first for context!

[mikecricket]

Carrie, I read this story every year around September. I used to live up near the Tarry town area. Thank you for the historical information you provided in the beginning. I hope you will publish more videos soon.

[anthonyskrobul]

Thank you for your excellent lectures about "The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow." I read this story every year during the autumn season. By the way, I love your channel. I always look forward to new content.

[ericlawson]

Carrie, It's that time of year again, where I am reading the Legend of Sleepy Hollow with my 8th grade classes, and this summary video was extremely informative (and fun to watch), and you do so in a way that really brings it to life and digs much deeper than the surface. I enjoy and appreciate all your time and hard work. Happy Halloween!

[bielkie]

I enjoy your work and wish it was available when I was back in school (way before the internet). Anyway, please consider working with James Fenimore Cooper and the Last of the Mohicans. The book is a bit different from the latest movie. I am luck to live in the region of upstate New York where, if the characters were real, they'd have passed right through our neighborhood. Thanks again, you have a great story telling style.

[welearn]

You're such a great help, thank you!!

[ecaterinastati]

Today is my American literature exam and your video is a huge help for me 🤩

[dawnnemenzo]

Thank you so much, very informative♥️

[kanikapriya]

Wonderful and clear explanation. Thank you

[sdamom]

I understand the story in a deeper way and enjoy it more now. Wish I was going to be tested on it 😊

[anthonymurphy]

your videos are helping me review for my teaching lic. exam, thank you so much!!!!

[kanikapriya]

I need summary of the two drovers by Walter Scott... Please put video on that mam

[Joy-ykpw]

Hi there! I searched online and found out some information about Washington Irving being the "Father of American Literature." Some sources say that it is Irving. But other sources say that according to William Faulkner, it is Mark Twain. I'm just curious. What are your thoughts about this?

[NormanLor]

A GREAT VIDEO BUT WASN'T THIS PLACE CALLED "TARRY" TOWN KNOWN FOR THE HUSBANDS TO WAIT AROUND FOR THEIR WIVES TO SHOP ALL DAY?? SO MANY CALL IT TERRY TOWN.