The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Set in the eerie village of Sleepy Hollow, the story features Ichabod Crane, a superstitious schoolteacher who encounters the legendary Headless Horseman, a ghostly figure believed to be a decapitated Hessian soldier. First published in 1820, this tale blends folklore and humor, establishing itself as a quintessential piece of American fiction. Its themes of fear, rivalry, and the supernatural resonate particularly during Halloween, making it a timeless classic alongside Irving's "Rip Van Winkle."