The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Washington Irving (1783–1859), widely celebrated as the “father of American literature,” was the first American writer to achieve international acclaim. Renowned for his whimsical wit, rich local folklore, and vivid atmospheric storytelling, he permanently shaped American mythology through enduring Hudson Valley tales like “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “Rip Van Winkle.”

Called “a master in his field” by The New York Times and “in a class by himself” by Oprah Daily, Edoardo Ballerini is an award-winning and celebrated narrator of audiobooks.