Project Gutenberg 2005-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 237 Hawthorne, Nathaniel 1804 1864 The Old Manse (From "Mosses from an Old Manse") Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosses_from_an_Old_Manse David Widger and Al Haines "The Old Manse (From 'Mosses from an Old Manse')" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a reflective essay written in the early to mid-19th century, a period marked by Romanticism in American literature. This work is part of a collection that blends elements of personal narrative, philosophical musings, and historical reflection. It revolves around the author's experiences living in a quaint parsonage in Concord, Massachusetts, and delves into themes of nature, spirituality, and the passage of time. In this piece, Hawthorne vividly describes the serene beauty of the Old Manse and its surroundings, evoking a sense of nostalgia for a simpler, more introspective way of life. He recounts scenes from his daily existence, his communion with nature, and the influences of significant historical events, such as the Revolutionary War, that occurred nearby. The author explores the juxtaposition of the mundane and the profound, aiming to capture the essence of existence within this tranquil and sacred environment. Through rich imagery and deep contemplation, Hawthorne illustrates how the Old Manse serves as a sanctuary for reflection and a witness to the cycles of life, history, and thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Short stories New England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction PS Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: American Literature 89325 2025-08-04T08:23:41.979664 text/html 89193 2022-11-09T01:56:14 text/html 119853 2025-08-04T08:23:47.435611 application/epub+zip 118702 2025-08-04T08:23:45.084654 application/epub+zip 97276 2025-08-04T08:23:43.960647 application/epub+zip 281374 2025-08-04T08:23:49.193634 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 274287 2025-08-04T08:23:46.729727 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 238708 2022-09-05T03:32:39.912538 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 83098 2025-08-04T08:23:41.737668 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 82741 2022-11-09T01:59:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18479 2025-08-04T08:23:49.319608 application/rdf+xml 19162 2025-08-04T08:23:44.482651 image/jpeg 4320 2025-08-04T08:23:44.234623 image/jpeg 33495 2022-11-09T01:59:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 34908 2022-11-09T01:59:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 120200 2025-08-04T08:23:41.988647 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia