The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Why did Washington Irving write this?
What gave him ideas for this? / Spark of inspiration/ reason etc, etc.
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Aslan
What gave him ideas for this? / Spark of inspiration/ reason etc, etc.
All I know is that The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” is believed to be derived from a German folktale. I imagine that Washington was captivated by the dark mystery and suspense that the tale offered.