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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

by Washington Irving

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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Ichabod Crane demonstrates his gullibility by eagerly believing in the supernatural tales told by the townspeople, particularly the old Dutch wives. He is fascinated by the story of the Headless...

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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Ichabod Crane's large appetite for food and ghost stories makes him an easy target for Brom Bones' tricks. Crane's gullibility and superstition, alongside his vivid imagination, lead him to believe...

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