Earth's Holocaust; From "Mosses from an Old Manse"


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Earth's Holocaust (From "Mosses from an Old Manse")


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Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Earth's Holocaust" is a classic short story from the renowned collection "Mosses from an Old Manse." This tale showcases Hawthorne's signature style, blending American literature with profound themes and captivating narratives. A timeless piece that resonates with readers across generations.




The Formal Center in Literature


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An investigation of the phenomenon of the framed formal center in literature of the last 180 years, illuminating both the works and correspondences among works of different genres, periods, and nations.




The Old Apple Dealer (From "Mosses from an Old Manse")


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In Nathaniel Hawthorne's short story 'The Old Apple Dealer' from 'Mosses from an Old Manse', the author explores themes of morality, redemption, and the consequences of sin. Hawthorne's characteristic dark romantic style is evident in the story's brooding atmosphere and nuanced characters. Set in a small New England town, the tale follows the titular character, an old man reflecting on his life and the mistakes he has made. Through the old apple dealer's introspections, Hawthorne delves into the complexities of human nature and the enduring power of guilt and remorse. 'The Old Apple Dealer' showcases Hawthorne's masterful storytelling and keen insight into the human psyche. Hawthorne's skillful use of symbolism and metaphor adds depth to the narrative, making it a compelling read for fans of gothic literature and psychological fiction. Nathaniel Hawthorne's personal experiences and keen observations of society undoubtedly influenced the themes and characters in 'The Old Apple Dealer'. Pulled from his collection 'Mosses from an Old Manse', this story is a timeless exploration of human frailty and the enduring struggle between good and evil. Readers looking for a thought-provoking and introspective read will find 'The Old Apple Dealer' to be a captivating and illuminating work.




The Celestial Railroad and Other Stories


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Of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s insight into the Puritan’s simultaneous need for fulfillment and self-destruction, D. H. Lawrence wrote, “Nathaniel knew disagreeable things in his inner soul. He was careful to send them out in disguise.” By means of artfully crafted and compelling tales, Hawthorne explored the destinies and concerns of early American settlers and citizens. In several of the stories in this collection, characters who hold themselves apart from their fellow man fall prey to the corroding desires of lust for perfection. Then they unwittingly commit evils—against themselves and others—in the name of pride. Edgar Allan Poe noted of Hawthorne’s writing: “Every word tells, and there is not a word which does not tell.”




Selected Tales and Sketches


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The short fiction of a writer who helped to shape the course of American literature. With a determined commitment to the history of his native land, Nathaniel Hawthorne revealed, more incisively than any writer of his generation, the nature of a distinctly American consciousness. The pieces collected here deal with essentially American matters: the Puritan past, the Indians, the Revolution. But Hawthorne was highly - often wickedly - unorthodox in his account of life in early America, and his precisely constructed plots quickly engage the reader's imagination. Written in the 1820s, 30s, and 40s, these works are informed by themes that reappear in Hawthorne's longer works: The Scarlet Letter, The House of the Seven Gables and The Blithedale Romance. And, as Michael J. Colacurcio points out in his excellent introduction, they are themes that are now deeply embedded in the American literary tradition.




Selected Short Stories of Nathaniel Hawthorne


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Presents a selection of fifteen short fiction stories by nineteenth-century American author Nathaniel Hawthorne.




Hawthorne's Short Stories


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Twenty-four of the best short stories by one of the early masters of the form, in the definitive collection edited by acclaimed scholar Newton Arvin. Nathaniel Hawthorne was one of the greatest American writers of the nineteenth century, and some of his most powerful work was in the form of fable-like tales that make rich use of allegory and symbolism. The dark beauty and moral force of his imagination are evident in such enduring masterpieces as "Young Goodman Brown," in which a young man who believes he has witnessed a satanic initiation can never see his pious neighbors the same way again; “Rappaccini's Daughter," about a lovely young girl who has been raised in isolation among dangerous poisons; and "The Birthmark," in which a scientist obsessed with perfection destroys the flaw that makes his otherwise flawless wife both beautiful and human.




Sketches from Memory (From "Mosses from an Old Manse")


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DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Sketches from Memory (From "Mosses from an Old Manse")" by Nathaniel Hawthorne. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.




House of Windows


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Presents a portrait of a Jerusalem neighborhood providing details of a divided society of Arabs and Jews.




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