Twice Told Tales (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417939657)

Twice Told Tales is a collection of short stories written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The book was first published in 1837 and contains 39 stories, many of which are based on historical events or legends. The stories are divided into four sections, each with a different theme. The first section includes stories about the supernatural, such as ""The Minister's Black Veil"" and ""The Hollow of the Three Hills."" The second section includes stories about love and romance, such as ""The Wedding Knell"" and ""The Gentle Boy."" The third section includes stories about crime and punishment, such as ""The Gray Champion"" and ""Alice Doane's Appeal."" The final section includes stories that are more lighthearted and humorous, such as ""The Great Carbuncle"" and ""The Threefold Destiny."" Hawthorne's writing style is often described as dark and mysterious, and his stories frequently explore themes of guilt, sin, and redemption. Many of the stories in Twice Told Tales are set in New England, where Hawthorne grew up, and feature characters who struggle with the strict moral codes of Puritan society. The book is considered a classic of American literature and has influenced many other writers, including Edgar Allan Poe and H.P. Lovecraft.1882. The Riverside Literature Series. Edited for study. With an introductory note by George Parsons Lathrop. Hawthorne, who, like Edgar Allan Poe, took a dark view of human nature, was a central figure in the American Renaissance. His best-known works include The Scarlet Letter and The House of the Seven Gables. A collection of Hawthorne's stories including: The Gray Champion, The May-pole of Merry Mount, The Gentle Boy, and Endicott and the Red Cross reflect Hawthorne's moral insight and his lifelong interest in the history of Puritan New England. Among other tales are the allegorical The Ambitious Guest; The Minister's Black Veil and Wakefield, psychological explorations of sin and guilt; Howe's Masquerade, a ghostly legend set in Boston just prior to the American Revolution; and Dr. Heidegger's Experiment, an allegorical search for the Fountain of Youth. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: 1417939656
ISBN-13: 9781417939657
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 08/19/2004
Pages: 604
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.93lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.34d