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Stamp with the headless horseman in sleepy hollow

July 23, 2020

The Names of “The Ickabog” – Part 2: Ichabod

Dr. Beatrice Groves uncovers how “The Ickabog” alludes to not just the name “Ichabod” but also the themes, plot, and narration of Washington Irving’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.”

The translated title of "The Ickabog" is displayed in French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese.

Bathilda's Notebook / The Quibbler

July 22, 2020

The Names of “The Ickabog” – Part 1

Dr. Beatrice Groves reveals the meaning behind the names of “The Ickabog” and explains how this newest fairy tale connects not only to the “Harry Potter” series and “Casual Vacancy” but also to such diverse artists as Shakespeare, Keats, and Monty Python.