First of all, we should consider the narrative tone of the two stories in order to create a reader´s perspective on the text and thus become able to trace their respective messages. Whereas the Canadian story is written in a rather grave and matter-of-factly tone, Irving´s story abounds with irony and satire and there is an all-penetrating sense of Irving making fun of traditional literary forms as well as certain conceptions common in the Puritan past of the country. I shall look at these features of Irving´s story in detail later on.

Both stories are told in the er-narrative, the form that enables both detachment from the narrated material and a greater level of objectivity. Nevertheless, the narrator of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" steps in at times to pass on commentary and thus creates the impression

It should be also noted that "Little Cyprien" follows a very common (I would even say religious) scheme of a promise made, test undergone and punishment inflicted. Religious background plays an essential role in the formation of the legend. In addition to creating Canadian folklore, the author seems to be aiming at passing over religious teaching to his audience.

"Be that as it may, I do not vouch for the fact, but merely advert to it, for the sake of being precise and authentic."

" He was broad shouldered and double jointed, with short curly black hair, and a bluff, but not unpleasant countenance, having a mingled air of fun and arrogance."

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