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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
by Irving, Washington
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Creators: Washington Irving (1783-1859) "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. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 52.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 33169