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Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Nathaniel Hawthornes Great Stone Face and Other Tales of the White Mountains, a captivating collection of four short stories that explore the majestic landscapes of New Hampshire’s White Mountains. Delve into the timeless tale of The Great Stone Face, penned in 1850, which reflects on the iconic Old Man of the Mountain (Cannon Mountain), tragically collapsed in 2003. Experience the ambition and dreams in The Ambitious Guest (1835), the quest for a rare gem in The Great Carbuncle (1837), and the evocative Sketches From Memory, crafted prior to The ...

Join us as we explore Nathaniel Hawthornes insightful essays from his time as the American Consul in Liverpool between 1853 and 1857. Originally published as a series of travel articles for The Atlantic Monthly, these writings blend humor and empathy, showcasing his pride in America while offering sharp critiques of others. Hawthorne takes us on a captivating journey through rural England and Scotland, revealing the grandeur of London alongside the stark realities of poverty that plagued many during this era. (Introduction by Margaret)

Histórias extraordinárias da mitologia grega especialmente adaptadas pelo autor de A Letra Escarlate. Um dos maiores romancistas norte-americanos de todos os tempos, Nathaniel Hawthorne reconta – de forma livre, inspirada e divertida – seis histórias clássicas da mitologia grega, narrativas míticas e fabulosas que transcendem o tempo.

The red letter A on her dress marks young mother Hester Prynne among her Puritan neighbors, who demand to know who fathered her child. Rumors swirl, but the shunned and shamed Hester keeps her secret - and his - for years, until a guilt-ridden confession reveals the truth, with unexpected consequences.

The Ultimate Classics Collection: Volume Two is the second instalment of our wide-ranging classic collections. Volume Two features 13 essential classic novels from Jane Austen; Edith Wharton; Leo Tolstoy; D.H. Lawrence, and many more, alongside selected poetry from Christina Rossetti; Elizabeth Browning; and Emily Dickinson. Read by a cast of incredible narrators including Joanne Froggatt, Adjoa Andoh, Jonathan Keeble, and many more, this is your new go-to collection to catch up on those classics you've always wanted to hear.

The Scarlet Letter is one of the great classics of American literature. Set in the harsh Puritan environment of 17th-century Boston, it describes the plight of Hester Prynne, an independent-minded woman who stands alone against society. Having given birth to a child after an illicit affair, she refuses to name the father and is forced to wear the letter "A", for Adulteress, embroidered on her dress.

Nathaniel Hawthorne’s magnum opus exploring the themes of legalism, sin and guilt.

Zwei meisterhafte Erzählungen aus dem Amerika des 19. Jahrhunderts, die sich mit dem merkwürdigsten Lebewesen von allen beschäftigen: dem Menschen. "Bartleby": Der Kopist der Anwaltskanzlei Bartleby gibt seinem Chef Rätsel auf. Zuerst glänzt er durch hervorragende Arbeit, dann jedoch beginnt er sich zurückzuziehen und reagiert auf jede Arbeitsanweisung mit dem rätselhaften Satz: "Ich möchte lieber nicht." Herman Melvilles Werk aus dem Jahre 1853 wird als frühe Kapitalismuskritik verstanden und fasziniert noch heute.

Miles Coverdale, embarks on a quest for the betterment of the world through the agrarian lifestyle and community of the Blithedale Farm. The story begins with a conversation between Coverdale and Old Moodie, a character who reappears throughout the story. The legend of the mysterious Veiled Lady is introduced; she is a popular clairvoyant who disappears unannounced from the social scene.

Young Edward Temple, at the age of eight, is afflicted with an ailment that threatens him with permanent blindness. A course of treatment is recommended whereby the boy is kept in a darkened chamber and his eyes, bandaged. To keep Edward's spirits up, his father decides to relate to him the inspiring life stories of six historical personages.

A brutal winter storm sweeps through the mountains of New England, forcing a young man to seek shelter. A kind family welcomes him into their humble home, tucked away in a remote mountain pass. The traveler is the story’s eponymous “Ambitious Guest”, as he tells the family about his aspiration to make a mark on the world. The evening takes an ironic turn, however, when an avalanche heads straight for the house in this story based on the real-life Willey family tragedy.

The famous story of a mysterious nighttime journey where Young Goodman Brown contends with elderly witches, devil worshipers, a Black Mass, and a showdown with the Devil himself. Like so many of Nathaniel Hawthorne's short stories and novels, "Young Goodman Brown" takes place in Puritan New England, specifically in Salem, Massachusetts, during the infamous witch trials, during which dozens of women and men were accused of witchcraft and executed in grisly fashion.

The Scarlet Letter – published first in 1850, was in its time considered as an innovative and at the same time scandalous novel, written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. This book was strongly disapproved by the fellow countrymen of the author and banned by the Russian tsars. The Scarlet Letter tells the story of Hester Prynne, who conceives a daughter through an affair and struggles to create a new life of repentance and dignity. For the Puritan Boston in the 17th century New England, this is a terrible violation of morality.

A veritable library of listening in this splendid collection of American Short Stories! This boxed set includes all stories from Volumes 1, 2 and 3.

Step into the haunting world of The House of the Seven Gables, a foreboding mansion steeped in dark history, where fraudulent dealings, witchcraft accusations, and tragic deaths linger in the air. Hepzibah Pyncheon, the dignified yet financially struggling resident, opens a shop in a side room to support her brother Clifford, who is returning from twenty-five years in prison for murder. She resolutely declines any help from her unpleasant wealthy cousin, Judge Jaffrey Pyncheon. Just when hope seems dim, the charming young Phoebe arrives, quickly becoming a beacon of light in their lives, ...

Dive into the enchanting world of Twice Told Tales, a captivating collection of short stories by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Originally published in two volumes, the first in 1837 and the second in 1842, these tales were previously featured in various magazines and annuals, which inspired their title. Experience the timeless themes and rich narratives that have fascinated readers for generations. (Introduction by Wikipedia)

The sins of one generation reverberate through the next, becoming an inescapable burden. Nathaniel Hawthornes poignant moral from the Preface of The House of the Seven Gables sets the stage for a tale steeped in family curses and haunting legacies. The somber weight of the titular mansion looms over the Pyncheon family, whose ancestor exploited the chaos of the Salem witch trials to seize the land upon which their home stands. As a consequence, a wronged landowner, condemned as a witch, cursed the Pyncheons until they could atone for their ancestors misdeeds. Fast forward nearly two centuries,...

In The Blithedale Romance, we delve into the lives of four central characters navigating the complexities of Blithedale, a communal farm that serves as a precursor to the communes that emerged in the 1960s. Inspired by Nathaniel Hawthornes own experiences at a similar farm in 1841, this story explores the interplay between individual desires and collective living against the backdrop of the Industrial Revolution. The characters, driven by the Transcendental ideals of self-discovery and intuition, seek to liberate humanity from societal constraints, all while grappling with the daily challenges...

Hawthorne scrisse due libri, Il libro dele meraviglie e il mondo delle meraviglie, indirizzati a ragazzi in età scolare, in cui raccontava con linguaggio semplice e moderno i miti greci più famosi.

This book contains the following works: 1. Edgar Allan Poe: The Pit and the Pendulum 2. William Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream 3. Frances Hodgson Burnett: The Secret Garden 4. Fyodor Dostoevsky: The Dream of a Ridiculous Man 5. Robert Louis Stevenson: Treasure Island 6. H. P. Lovecraft: At the Mountains of Madness 7. Jack London: The Call of the Wild 8. Mary W. Shelley: Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus 9. Osamu Dazai: No Longer Human (Confessions of a Faulty Man) 10. Nathaniel Hawthorne: The Scarlet Letter