The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

"It is fear that rides the night in Sleepy Hollow."

Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is one of America's most enduring and atmospheric tales—a haunting blend of folklore, humor, and gothic suspense that continues to thrill readers two centuries after its first publication.

Set in the quiet, superstitious village of Sleepy Hollow, the story follows the lanky and timid schoolmaster Ichabod Crane, whose heart—and imagination—are captured by the beautiful Katrina Van Tassel. But as he competes for her affection with the boisterous Brom Bones, Ichabod's fate takes a terrifying turn on a moonlit night when he encounters the legendary Headless Horseman, a ghostly rider said to haunt the valley.

With its rich descriptions, eerie atmosphere, and playful wit, Irving's tale perfectly captures the spirit of early American storytelling—where myth and reality blur, and fear becomes both thrilling and entertaining.

A masterpiece of American gothic literature, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow remains a favorite of readers young and old, inspiring countless adaptations in film, art, and popular culture.

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