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The Legend of Sleepy HollowWashington Irving

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

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Original author: Washington Irving

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"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving is a short story written in 1820. Set in 1790 in a secluded glen near Tarrytown, it follows Ichabod Crane, a superstitious schoolmaster who competes with local rowdy Brom Bones for the affections of wealthy Katrina Van Tassel. After a harvest party filled with ghost stories about a Headless Horseman, Ichabod encounters a terrifying cloaked rider on his journey home. The next morning, he has vanished, leaving only mysterious clues behind.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, by Washington Irving. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #41.

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