Time's Portraiture (From: "The Doliver Romance and Other Pieces: Tales and Sketches")


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Nathaniel Hawthorne's 'Time's Portraiture' is a captivating tale that delves into the complexities of time travel and its effects on human nature. Set within the larger work 'The Dolliver Romance and Other Pieces: Tales and Sketches,' this book captures Hawthorne's signature style of blending elements of romance, mystery, and allegory. The narrative unfolds with rich descriptions and penetrating insights, inviting readers to ponder the philosophical implications of manipulating time. Hawthorne's exploration of temporal themes in 'Time's Portraiture' showcases his unique ability to weave together intricate plots with profound moral messages, making this book a timeless classic in American literature. As a master of symbolism and psychological depth, Hawthorne's work continues to resonate with readers seeking intellectual stimulation and thought-provoking narratives. 'Time's Portraiture' is a must-read for those interested in exploring the intersection of time, humanity, and fate.










Browne's Folly


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MY DEAR COUSIN:—I should be very glad to write a story, as you request, for the benefit of the Essex Institute, or for any other purpose that might be deemed desirable by my native townspeople. But it is now many years since the epoch of the "Twice-Told Tales," and the "Mosses from an Old Manse"; and my mind seems to have lost the plan and measure of those little narratives, in which it was once so unprofitably fertile. I can write no story, therefore; but (rather than be entirely wanting to the occasion) I will endeavor to describe a spot near Salem, on which it was once my purpose to locate such a dreamy fiction as you now demand of me.













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