Washington Irving — The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (from The Sketch Book)

Washington Irving's short story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" tells of Ichabod Crane's encounter with the Headless Horseman. It is a foundational work of American gothic literature and a widely adapted tale.

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