10. Legend of Sleepy Hollow
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10/31/21 • 12 min
On today’s special Halloween episode, I’ll be discussing “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” by Washington Irving. First published in 1819, it is a spooky tale that changed the face of American Literature and has become a part of American mythology. If you want to hear about a ghostly horseman, a smashed pumpkin, and an unfortunate school teacher, hit play.
On today’s special Halloween episode, I’ll be discussing “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” by Washington Irving. First published in 1819, it is a spooky tale that changed the face of American Literature and has become a part of American mythology. If you want to hear about a ghostly horseman, a smashed pumpkin, and an unfortunate school teacher, hit play.
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