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AD-831 - Ichabod Crane is a fictional character and the protagonist of the story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving. The story, which was published in 1820, is set in the village of Sleepy Hollow, located in the Hudson Valley in New York State. The character of Ichabod Crane has become widely known through the story and various adaptations, including film, television, and stage productions. In the original tale, Ichabod Crane is depicted as a teacher who moves to Sleepy Hollow and becomes involved in a love triangle with the local beauty, Katrina Van Tassel, and her suitor, Abraham "Brom Bones" Van Brunt. The story is famous for its depiction of the Headless Horseman, a spectral figure who is said to ride through the countryside searching for his lost head. Ichabod Crane, being the superstitious and cowardly character that he is, becomes the target of the Horseman's wrath, leading to the story's climax. The tale has been interpreted as a commentary on various themes, including the contrast between the new American republic and the old Dutch traditions of the area, as well as the conflict between rationality and superstition. Ichabod Crane's character, with his lean and lanky frame, his buckteeth, and his love for food and storytelling, has made him an enduring and memorable figure in American literature.
2022年5月31日
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