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Book Review: THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW

Denise Knight @gnatsmom (2575) 6 Sep 17

This classic piece of literature, that I am sure everyone has read, is absolutely one of my favorite books. Washington Irving's classic tale of the headless horseman was originally published in 1820. The tale of the headless...

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American literature is a comparatively short but luxuriant one. Do you agree?

May2008 @May2008 (179) • China 26 Mar 08

We all know that America is a country which does not have much of a history. However, there are many outstanding works. Today, I chose one of Washington Irving's works-- Rip Van Winkle to read. It is somewhat a myth. I was...

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