Project Gutenberg 2005-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 118 Hawthorne, Nathaniel 1804 1864 Old News (From: "The Snow Image and Other Twice-Told Tales") David Widger "Old News" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a reflective essay written during the late 19th century. This literary work delves into the nature of newspapers and their role in preserving history, exploring the contrast between the ephemeral nature of news and its lasting impact as a record of the past. The book examines how newspapers functioned as a mirror of society, capturing the events, thoughts, and daily lives of people long gone. In "Old News," Hawthorne contemplates the significance of old newspapers, which serve as time capsules that convey the spirit of their era. He describes vividly the social landscape of New England, detailing both mundane and extraordinary events chronicled in the press, from political debates and military exploits to the everyday dealings of its citizens. Through his observations, the author illustrates the transition from the strict Puritanical society to one increasingly influenced by wealth, fashion, and war sentiments during the 18th century. The narrative oscillates between a sense of loss for the past and an appreciation for its complexities, ultimately revealing how the legacies of those who came before continue to shape present identities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Short stories New England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Historical fiction, American PS Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: American Literature 83862 2025-07-04T08:15:57.843105 text/html 83880 2022-05-16T11:48:56 text/html 95047 2025-07-04T08:16:01.458085 application/epub+zip 93872 2025-07-04T08:15:59.314078 application/epub+zip 93872 2025-07-04T08:15:58.352100 application/epub+zip 153976 2025-07-04T08:16:03.135093 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 147248 2025-07-04T08:16:00.906090 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 146548 2022-09-05T03:34:37.476479 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 77353 2025-07-04T08:15:57.606088 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 77133 2022-05-16T11:53:03 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19138 2025-07-04T08:16:03.258067 application/rdf+xml 8873 2025-07-04T08:15:58.835093 image/jpeg 2458 2025-07-04T08:15:58.594096 image/jpeg 31424 2022-05-16T11:53:43 application/octet-stream application/zip 32879 2022-05-16T11:54:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 91637 2025-07-04T08:15:57.851105 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