HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. 'There was a contagion in the very air that blew from that haunted region; it breathed forth an atmosphere of dreams and fancies infecting all the land.' Featuring 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' and 'Rip Van Winkle', this collection of inspired essays, stories and sketches established Washington Irving's reputation as one of America's foremost authors. Irving's timeless characters, including Ichabod Crane, Rip Van Winkle and the headless Hessian trooper, jostle for space alongside 31 equally atmospheric and lyrical works in this haunting anthology from one of America's most distinctive literary voices. * Highly collectible, these must-have classics should feature in every family's home library. * Striking and recognisable black and white cover designs, achieving stand-out impact on the bookshelves against the competition. Features include: * A glossary of Classic Literature: Words and Phrases, adapted from the Collins English Dictionary. * A Life & Times section, detailing information about the author, their work and the time of publication.

* A History of Collins, exploring the heritage and established reputation of Collins as a publisher of Classic fiction.