The Great Stone Face (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169187870)

The Great Stone Face, written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, is a short story that tells the tale of a young boy named Ernest who lives in a small New England village. The story revolves around the legend of a great stone face that is said to resemble the image of a man who will one day come to the village and become a great leader.Ernest, who is fascinated by the legend, spends his days gazing at the mountain where the stone face is located, hoping to catch a glimpse of the man who will fulfill the prophecy. As he grows older, Ernest becomes known throughout the village for his kindness, wisdom, and integrity, and many begin to believe that he might be the one the legend speaks of.However, Ernest is not interested in becoming a leader, and instead dedicates his life to helping others and living a simple, honest existence. When a famous politician comes to the village, many believe that he is the man the legend speaks of, but Ernest sees through his false promises and recognizes that true leadership comes from within.In the end, the legend of the great stone face is fulfilled in an unexpected way, revealing the true nature of leadership and the importance of living a life of integrity and compassion. The Great Stone Face is a timeless tale that celebrates the power of goodness and the potential for greatness in all of us.This is an easy to read story, suitable both for adults and children, about the psychological and mystical workings of the human mind.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne
ISBN-10: 1169187870
ISBN-13: 9781169187870
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 36
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.64lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.2
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 65262 / Great Stone Face: A Tale by Nathaniel Hawthorne