The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
by Washington Irving

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: Setting 1 key example

Definition of Setting

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Setting is where and when a story or scene takes place. The where can be a real place like the city of New York, or... read full definition
Setting is where and when a story or scene takes place. The where can be a real place like the... read full definition
Setting
Explanation and Analysis:

"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is set in the late 18th century, shortly after the Revolutionary War. During this period, the United States was seeking to establish a coherent national identity and the works of Washington Irving—"Sleepy Hollow" included—helped put the young nation on the literary map.