The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Summary

«The Legend of Sleepy Hollow» tells the story of Ichabod Crane, a schoolteacher in the small village of Sleepy Hollow. Ichabod falls in love with a beautiful girl named Katrina Van Tassel, who is the heiress of a wealthy farmer. However, his rival is Brom Van Brunt, a local bully. One evening, while returning home from a party at the Van Tassels', Ichabod encounters the ghost of the Headless Horseman, who, according to legend, is the spirit of a fallen Hessian mercenary. After this encounter, Ichabod disappears, leaving behind only scattered belongings and mysterious tracks on the ground. Ichabod's fate remains unknown, while Brom marries Katrina, occasionally smirking at the mention of the Headless Horseman, hinting at his possible involvement in Ichabod's disappearance.