{"product_id":"the-legend-of-sleepy-hollow-and-other-stories-gilded-pocket-edition-9781398851221","title":"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories: Gilded Pocket Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis elegant collector's edition presents Washington Irving's terrifying tale, 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' alongside 15 other of his classic short stories, featuring silver cover embossing and gilded page-edges.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' tells the tale of superstitious schoolmaster Ichabod Crane who seeks the hand of Katrina, but finds he has a rival for her affections in the form of Brom Bones Van Brunt who likes to play tricks on him. Turned down by Katrina, 'heavy-hearted and crestfallen' he rides through the autumn night where he encounters a headless horseman in a classic American ghost story that is often referenced today. It's a companion piece to 'Rip Van Winkle', which you'll also find here among many other great short stories from Washington Irving. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis \u003cb\u003ebeautiful pocket-sized gift edition\u003c\/b\u003e contains these \u003cb\u003eclassic and unabridged tales\u003c\/b\u003e, presented with a \u003cb\u003egold embossed cover design\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003e ivory pages\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ebeautifully designed endpapers\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003egold\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003egilded page edges.\u003c\/b\u003e Part of the \u003ci\u003eArcturus\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eOrnate Classics\u003c\/i\u003e series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eArcturus Ornate Classics\u003c\/i\u003e are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOften called the 'Father of American Literature', \u003cb\u003eWashington Irving\u003c\/b\u003e was born in New York City in 1783 and is considered to be the first American author to have made a living from writing. His best-known works are the political satire \u003ci\u003eKnickerbocker's History\u003c\/i\u003e and his collections of wry short stories which include 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' and 'Rip Van Winkle'.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sirius Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51183251194130,"sku":"9781398851221","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7fb85ea3-2f5d-474a-a42a-e93d2871e295.jpg?v=1748592586","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-legend-of-sleepy-hollow-and-other-stories-gilded-pocket-edition-9781398851221","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}