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A veritable library of listening in this splendid collection of American Short Stories! This boxed set includes all stories from Volumes 1, 2 and 3.

A headless horseman haunts Sleepy Hollow! At least that’s the legend in the tiny village of Tarrytown. But scary stories won’t stop the town’s new schoolmaster, Ichabod Crane, from crossing the hollow, especially when the beautiful Katrina lives on the other side.

Can you imagine sleeping for twenty years? In this story by Washington Irving, Rip Van Winkle wakes up to discover that the world is a very different place. What has he missed while he slept?

Die Legende von Sleepy Hollow ist eine der bekanntesten Erzählungen der amerikanischen Literatur. Sie erzählt die Geschichte von Ichabod Crane, einem Schulmeister, der sich in die schöne Katrina Van Tassel verliebt und sich mit ihrem Verehrer Brom Bones anlegt. Doch in der Nacht von Halloween lauert ihm eine schreckliche Gestalt auf: der kopflose Reiter, der die Seelen der Lebenden raubt. Wird Ichabod ihm entkommen können? Oder wird er sein nächstes Opfer? Dieses Hörbuch präsentiert Ihnen die spannende und atmosphärische Geschichte in einer neuen Übersetzung, die dem Original von Washington Irving treu bleibt.

A short story by the American author Washington Irving first published in 1819. It follows a Dutch-American villager in colonial America named Rip Van Winkle who falls asleep in the Catskill Mountains and wakes up 20 years later, having missed the American Revolution.

Step back in time to the era of the American Revolution with Washington Irving's classic tale, "Rip Van Winkle," brought to life by the engaging narration of Anthony Pica. This timeless story follows the adventures of Rip Van Winkle, a kind but idle man who escapes the troubles of his nagging wife by wandering into the mountains. There, he encounters mysterious figures who offer him a drink that leads to an extraordinary slumber.

"Leyenda de las tres hermosas princesas" es un cuento de hadas escrito por Washington Irving que relata la historia de tres princesas encantadas por un hechizo maligno. Estas princesas, conocidas por su belleza y gracia, están atrapadas en un sueño profundo en un castillo encantado, esperando ser despertadas por un príncipe valiente. A lo largo de la narrativa, se despliegan elementos de la magia y la aventura mientras un joven héroe se aventura en una búsqueda para liberar a las princesas de su hechizo.

"El balcón" es un cuento de Washington Irving que se desarrolla en la ciudad española de Sevilla durante el siglo XVI. La historia sigue a un joven soldado estadounidense que visita la ciudad y se hospeda en una antigua posada. Allí, escucha la historia de un balcón encantado en una casa cercana. Intrigado, el soldado decide investigar y descubre que el balcón está relacionado con un romance trágico del pasado.

"Leyenda del gobernador y el escribano" es un cuento escrito por Washington Irving que narra la historia de dos amigos, el gobernador Van Twiller y el escribano Hans Van Bummel, en la Nueva Ámsterdam del siglo XVII. El relato sigue las aventuras cómicas y las desventuras de estos dos personajes mientras intentan resolver disputas y mantener el orden en la colonia neerlandesa. A través de una serie de situaciones humorísticas y encuentros con personajes excéntricos, Irving ofrece una visión pintoresca y divertida de la vida colonial en América.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a classic ghost story by Washington Irving, set in the quiet, eerie village of Sleepy Hollow. It follows the superstitious schoolteacher, Ichabod Crane, who competes with the local brute, Brom Bones, for the affection of Katrina Van Tassel, a wealthy farmer's daughter. One night, after attending a party at Katrina’s house, Ichabod encounters the ghostly Headless Horseman, a terrifying figure said to haunt the area. In a dramatic chase, the Horseman hurls his severed head at Ichabod, who mysteriously vanishes, never to be seen again. Brom Bones later marries ...

"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is an 1820 short story by American author Washington Irving, contained in his collection of 34 essays and short stories titled The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. Irving wrote the story while living in Birmingham, England. "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is among the earliest examples of American fiction with enduring popularity, especially during Halloween because of a character known as the Headless Horseman believed to be a Hessian soldier who was decapitated by a cannonball in battle.

El Palacio de la Alhambra (Cuentos de la Alhambra) de Washington Irving es una colección de ensayos, bocetos y cuentos inspirados en los viajes de Irving a la Alhambra, un palacio árabe en Granada, España. A través de descripciones vívidas y narraciones románticas, Irving captura la belleza, la historia y la mística de la Alhambra, profundizando en su arquitectura, leyendas y significado cultural. El libro incluye relatos ficticios de personajes históricos como Boabdil, el último rey moro de Granada, así como cuentos míticos de amor, traición y magia ambientados dentro de los muros del palacio.

The quiet Dutch community of Sleepy Hollow lay in the Adirondack mountains on the western shore of the mighty Hudson River in America’s colonial period. The solitude of the woods was breathtaking, and not even a schoolmaster was immune from the eerie miasma which everyone knew permeated the dense forest. Written in 1820, Washington Irving’s The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow has become a classic of American literature, and has been retold in many different ways. Here is the original, from Irving’s own hand. (Summary by Chip)

En la tranquila aldea de Sleepy Hollow, un misterioso jinete sin cabeza atemoriza a los lugareños cada noche. Entre ellos se encuentra Ichabod Crane, un excéntrico maestro escolar de Connecticut, quien se enamora de la bella Katrina Van Tassel. Sin embargo, su rival, Brom Bones, también aspira al corazón de Katrina y no dudará en usar la leyenda del espectro para atemorizar a Ichabod. Una noche, después de una fiesta en la granja Van Tassel, Ichabod se enfrenta al terrorífico fantasma en su camino a casa.

One of the first noted American authors to be highly acclaimed in Europe during his life time, Washington Irving (April 3, 1783-November 28, 1859) wrote numerous short stories, biographies, histories, and tales of his travels. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," first published in 1820, is variously regarded as a Gothic tale and a modern folk story about the early history of the United States of America.

These two shorts stories are likely the most well-known and beloved of the famed American author Washington Irving, both having been published serially between 1819 and 1820 in his renowned collection of stories and essays The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon. For both of these delightful tales, the fictional Dutch historian Diedrich Knickerbocker is attributed by Irving as his authoritative source.

There is something about the number 3. The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two. Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating.

There is something about the number 3. The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two. Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating.

Enter the eerie world of Sleepy Hollow, a secluded village steeped in mystery, where strange events occur in the dead of night. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Washington Irving's timeless tale, follows the story of Ichabod Crane, a superstitious schoolteacher, as he becomes entangled in local folklore and the haunting figure of the Headless Horseman.

"Tales of a Traveler" by Washington Irving is a collection of thrilling and mysterious stories set against romantic and exotic backdrops. This podcast delves into themes of adventure, intrigue, and the supernatural, bringing Irving’s vivid characters and captivating settings to life.