Sleepy Hollow

SLEEPY HOLLOW.
Biography of Washington Irving.
Washington Irving was born on April 3, 1783 in New York City, New York. His father, William, was a merchant, and his mother, Sarah Sanders, was thedaughter of an English clergyman. The American Revolution was just ending. His parents were patriotic, and his mother said upon this birth of her 11th child, "Washington's work is ended and the childshall be named after him."
Washington Irving was engaged to marry Matilda Hoffmann, who died on April 26, 1809 at the age of 17. Irving never became engaged, or married anyone, after that tragic love.In response to an inquiry about why he had never married, Irving wrote to Mrs. Forster, saying: "For years I could not talk on the subject of this hopeless regret; I could not even mention hername; but her image was continually before me, and I dreamt of her incessantly."
He made short fiction popular; stripped the prose tale of its didactic elements and made it a literary form solely forentertainment; added richness of atmosphere and unity of tone; added definite locality and actual American scenery and people; brought a peculiar nicety of execution and patient workmanship; added humorand lightness of touch; was original; created characters who are always definite individuals; and endowed the short story with a style that is finished and beautiful.
Washington Irving died inTarrytown, New York on November 28, 1859. He seemed to foretell his death, as he said before going to bed: "Well, I must arrange my pillows for another weary night! If this could only end!"
MY OPINION.
Ireally liked this book because I really understood very well, I say that because when I read Beowulf I found difficult vocabulary even in Spanish. In this case I identify because it is a place whereis a totally peace, like in Guerrero, also with the stories or anecdotes in the town.
The description of Ichabod Crane was also something familiar obviously because he is a teacher, a traditional...