In "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," what mood does Washington Irving create when he describes the setting?

When referring
to mood, one must consider the history andin which the setting takes place as well as the
geographical landscape.takes great care to consider all of these elements in order to create a
sense of mystery and wonder. For starters, the title itself includes the elements of history and
mystery through the word "legend." Legends are stories based on fact and myth--both of
which tease a human's sense of curiosity. Then, the name of the village provides insight into
the geography and the atmosphere--"Sleepy Hollow"-- which suggests the laziness of
mind as well as the seclusion and isolation necessary to create such idol minds.
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