Romanticism: What is it? "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and 'Swing Low Sweet Chariot"

This story captures the imagination of readers because it has mystery, rivalry, and scariness.The song is about escaping the physical conditions of slavery because its about the slaves having hope and something to think about other than their hard work. Also it gives them hope. It reflects the time period because it's more soulful and that was the music of the time period.