The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Irving, Washington: - Washington Irving (1783-1859) was an American author, historian and diplomat. Although settling in New York, Irving studied in Europe where he developed his literary interests and later became one of the first American writers to earn influential and critical acclaim in Europe. He's best known for his pioneering work in the Gothic genre and is the writer of famous stories including Rip Van Winkle,1819, and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, 1820.