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Diese leicht sonderbare Geschichte vermittelt den Eindruck, als ob der gute Nathaniel Hawthorne sie geschrieben hätte, um fanatischen Puritanern einen Knochen hinzuwerfen. Die aus guten Gründen unterlassene Bestattung eines Freundes ist aus Sicht der Götter nicht zu rechtfertigen und führt zu einer persönlichen und familiären Tragödie. Eine literarische Telenovela!

Nathaniel Hawthorne was born on 4th July 1804 in Salem, Massachusetts, a town synonymous with the earlier Salem Witch Trials. It was instrumental in Hawthorne’s later use of American Gothic and dark romanticism in his writing. Hawthorne’s short stories were first published in magazines but in 1837 were collected and published as ‘Twice-Told Tales’. A steady literary career still did not come his way and so he worked in a good position at Salem’s port and married the love of his life Sophia Peabody. Finally, in 1850 came spectacular literary and commercial success with ‘The Scarlet Letter.’

Love. Perhaps the one word solution for everything. An emotion, a state of mind that we strive for, search for. A wondrous force that binds, inspires, and a force that can spin out of control; unbalanced and fragile. Love reflects, changes and embraces us all. In this series we explore the many facets of love through literary talents that span both time and country.

In The Golden Touch, Nathaniel Hawthorne brings the ancient myth of King Midas to life in a tale of greed, regret, and redemption. King Midas, a ruler who desires endless wealth, is granted his wish to turn everything he touches into gold. However, his newfound power quickly becomes a curse as he realizes the devastating consequences of his insatiable greed. Hawthorne’s retelling invites listeners to reflect on the true value of life and the dangers of unchecked desires.

Step into the haunting and introspective world of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Christmas Banquet. In this darkly contemplative holiday tale, Hawthorne presents a gathering unlike any other—a Christmas banquet where the guests are bound by their sorrows, regrets, and life’s unfulfilled desires. The story follows a mysterious host who invites individuals to join in the festivities, creating an atmosphere filled with both somber reflection and eerie revelations.

Le roman de Hawthorne nous plonge dans le cœur de la société puritaine du XVIIe siècle, une communauté où la morale religieuse règne en maître et où toute déviation est sévèrement punie. Hester Prynne, en étant condamnée à porter la lettre écarlate, devient l'incarnation du péché et de la honte. Cette lettre, symbole visible de sa transgression, la marque à vie et l'exclut de la communauté.

"Ethan Brand" de Nathaniel Hawthorne es una historia corta convincente que profundiza en temas de aislamiento y obsesión. La búsqueda incesante del personaje principal en una búsqueda simbólica del pecado imperdonable lleva a una conclusión inquietante.

The Scarlet Letter is a classic novel set in 17th-century Puritan Massachusetts. It tells the story of Hester Prynne, who bears an illegitimate child and is condemned to wear a scarlet "A" (for "adulteress") on her chest as punishment. Hester bravely endures the public shame while raising her daughter, Pearl. Her secret lover, the town minister Arthur Dimmesdale, is wracked with guilt, while her estranged husband, Roger Chillingworth, seeks revenge. Through themes of sin, guilt, and redemption, Hawthorne critiques the rigid moral codes of the Puritan society. The novel explores the ...

In this volume our classic authors turn their words to the religion of Christianity. It’s a fascinating subject for our authors who can explore faith and belief in ways that we rarely subject ourselves to. Whatever your faith these stories raise questions and that are of interest to us all.

The Ultimate Classics Collection: Volume One is a continent-hopping, century-spanning collection of 15 essential classic novels by British, American, and Russian authors, read by a cast of incredible narrators including Stephen Fry, Jason Isaacs, Adjoa Andoh, David Rintoul, and many more.

Lo fantástico puritano en Nueva Inglaterra nace de la obsesión de condenación universal, que triunfa en el aquelarre que se representa según lo imaginaban los inquisidores, pero envuelve a toda la sociedad puritana que los inquisidores querían salvar.

"La ambición del forastero" de Nathaniel Hawthorne es un relato que sigue la historia de Ethan Brand, un hombre que busca el conocimiento más allá de los límites de lo ordinario. Ethan, obsesionado con descubrir el secreto del alma humana, se retira a las montañas para experimentar y buscar la verdad. Durante años, se sumerge en sus estudios, aislándose del mundo exterior y de cualquier sentimiento de humanidad. Sin embargo, su búsqueda lo lleva a un descubrimiento aterrador que desafía su propia percepción de la realidad.

There is something about the number 3. The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two. Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating.

This is a collection of stories about interesting, unusual, bright human characters and destinies. Contents: Gusev by Anton Chekhov ; Boule de Suif by Guy De Maupassant ; Alyosha the Pot by Leo Tolstoy ; Mateo Falcone by Prosper Mérimée ; Little Brother by Mary E. Mann ; Bartleby, The Scrivener by Herman Melville ; The Lightning-Rod Man by Herman Melville ; The Ambitious Guest by Nathaniel Hawthorne ; The Darling by Anton Chekhov ; A Simple Heart by Gustave Flaubert

Condenada por adulterio, Hester Prynne es expuesta a la humillación pública en la picota del pueblo, con su hija Pearl en brazos. Todos la miran con reprobación, como si en ella pudieran descargar sus propias culpas, y miran también la letra A, de un rojo tan intenso como el pecado cometido, que deberá portar para siempre como distintivo de su deshonra.

The whimsical tale of a witch and an enchanted scarecrow come to life from the otherwise serious author Nathaniel Hawthorne (July 4, 1804-May 19, 1864), whose themes often center on the inherent evil and sin of humanity. He is best known for The House of the seven Gables and The Scarlet Letter, a story of a proud adulteress sentenced by her stern Puritan judges to wear a scarlet A on her breast, published in 1850.

Nathaniel Hawthorne was born in 1804 in Salem, Massachusetts. A descendant of judge John Hathorne, who oversaw the 1692 Salem Witch Trials, he wrote several works inspired by Puritan New England, with themes of guilt, sin and retribution. This collection contains his classic novel, The Scarlet Letter, as well as four other stories.

Ghosts, ghouls, witches, and other unearthly creatures promise to chill the blood and raise the hair of even the most courageous listener. Volume Two in this series presents more classic horror to enjoy beyond the spooky season. Brought to you by the slightly unhinged Utah Audiobook Narrators.

The American literary tradition has, in a far shorter span of time than others throughout history, achieved a glowing and glittering reputation. From its transatlantic roots it has absorbed the sons and daughters of other cultures, other lands and made them part of her own. Within this melting pot of styles, genres and wordplay one fact stands out: In the American short story, literary tradition has a strong, vibrant and almost inclusive history, if you know where to look.

Nathaniel Hawthorne was born on 4th July 1804 in Salem, Massachusetts, a town synonymous with the earlier Salem Witch Trials. It was instrumental in Hawthorne’s later use of American Gothic and dark romanticism in his writing. The Birthmark is a classic tale from Hawthorne’s pen. Georgina has a small red birthmark on her cheek. Her husband, a brilliant scientist and philosopher, becomes obsessed with what he thinks is this blemish on her beauty.