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Illustrated by Robert Van Nutt
“The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” is another fantastic story from Rabbit Ears’ “Storybook Classic” series. Everyone knows the famous story of Icabod Crane and his encounter with the Headless Horseman. “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” is one of the greatest stories ever created by Washington Irving and with Glenn Close’s haunting narration along with Tim Story’s eerie music and Robert Van Nutt’s beautiful yet haunting illustrations makes this one classic that no one wi ...more
I wanted to introduce our girls to this story, but I ended up reading an abridged version with them, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, adapted by Will Moses. I wanted to read this one with them, too, but I'm not sure that they'd have the patience for it. I just don't think they are ready for the older idiomatic language and the flowery prose.
Still, I found it to be a fascinating tale and I enjoyed reading the original story. The illustrations by Arthur Rackham really lend an old fashioned authentici ...more
Still, I found it to be a fascinating tale and I enjoyed reading the original story. The illustrations by Arthur Rackham really lend an old fashioned authentici ...more
Nov 02, 2018
Jgrace
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow - Washington Irving
Audio performance by B. J. Harrison
3 stars
B. J. Harrison had one of the first podcasts, Classic Tales, that I subscribed to years ago when I bought my first ipod. I don’t know if it still exists as a podcast, but some of his readings are available from audible. It was the least expensive among more than 40 versions offered by audible. Harrison has a wonderful, rich, deep voice that I’ve enjoyed in the past. It’s still pleasant to listen to, but th ...more
Audio performance by B. J. Harrison
3 stars
B. J. Harrison had one of the first podcasts, Classic Tales, that I subscribed to years ago when I bought my first ipod. I don’t know if it still exists as a podcast, but some of his readings are available from audible. It was the least expensive among more than 40 versions offered by audible. Harrison has a wonderful, rich, deep voice that I’ve enjoyed in the past. It’s still pleasant to listen to, but th ...more
Hmmm. I'm not sure why it took me so long to read this book, but I downloaded for free on my phone and read it in bed during a bout of insomnia. My husband was none to impressed when I roused him from "almost sleep" to tell him that it was really quite wonderful. Maybe I'm a sucker for autumn and Irving sure gives us a great view of old New England Autumn.
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Sep 15, 2008
ღ Carol jinx~☆~☔ʚϊɞ
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it was amazing
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Feb 18, 2014
Janet Morris
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really liked it
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