The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Washington Irving

34 pages first pub 1820 (editions)

fiction classics horror dark medium-paced

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"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is a gothic story by American author Washington Irving, contained in his collection of 34 essays and short stories entitled The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.. Written while Irving was living abroad in Birmingh...

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Moods

mysterious 69%
dark 66%
adventurous 34%
tense 20%
funny 15%
lighthearted 11%
challenging 6%
reflective 5%
relaxing 3%
emotional 1%

Pace

medium 38%
fast 33%
slow 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 44% | Character: 27% | A mix: 24% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 77% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 7%

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3.45

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