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

English homework giving you trouble? 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 Washington ...   Good luck! 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