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Title:
Other Tales and Sketches
(From: "The Doliver Romance and Other Pieces: Tales and Sketches")
Contents: My visit to Niagara -- The antique ring -- Graves and goblins.
Credits: Produced by David Widger and Al Haines
Summary: "Other Tales and Sketches by Nathaniel Hawthorne" is a collection of literary works that includes various essays and short stories authored by Nathaniel Hawthorne, a prominent American writer of the 19th century. Written during the early to mid-19th century, this collection reflects themes common to the Romantic period, where the romantic idealism often intersects with darker elements of human experience. The works delve into human emotions, morality, and the complexities of life, often exhibiting a sense of nostalgia and exploration of the supernatural elements coexisting with nature. The three main pieces in this collection include "My Visit to Niagara," where the author recounts his personal experiences and reflections about the beauty and complexity of Niagara Falls, illustrating feelings of anticipation, awe, and eventual disappointment. In "The Antique Ring," a tale interweaved with themes of love, memory, and the power of storytelling, Hawthorne presents a scenario where a young man is challenged to create a legend surrounding an antique ring, which leads to an exploration of fidelity and the impact of history. Finally, "Graves and Goblins" takes a more introspective approach, discussing the musings of a ghostly narrator who reflects on mortality, the essence of love, and the restless spirits tied to their graves. Overall, Hawthorne's collection offers rich psychological depth and philosophical inquiry into the human condition, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in classic American literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864
EBook No.: 9248
Published: Nov 1, 2005
Downloads: 156
Language: English
Subject: Storytelling -- Fiction
Subject: Ghosts -- Fiction
Subject: Niagara Falls (N.Y. and Ont.)
Subject: Rings -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Other Tales and Sketches
(From: "The Doliver Romance and Other Pieces: Tales and Sketches")
Contents: My visit to Niagara -- The antique ring -- Graves and goblins.
Credits: Produced by David Widger and Al Haines
Summary: "Other Tales and Sketches by Nathaniel Hawthorne" is a collection of literary works that includes various essays and short stories authored by Nathaniel Hawthorne, a prominent American writer of the 19th century. Written during the early to mid-19th century, this collection reflects themes common to the Romantic period, where the romantic idealism often intersects with darker elements of human experience. The works delve into human emotions, morality, and the complexities of life, often exhibiting a sense of nostalgia and exploration of the supernatural elements coexisting with nature. The three main pieces in this collection include "My Visit to Niagara," where the author recounts his personal experiences and reflections about the beauty and complexity of Niagara Falls, illustrating feelings of anticipation, awe, and eventual disappointment. In "The Antique Ring," a tale interweaved with themes of love, memory, and the power of storytelling, Hawthorne presents a scenario where a young man is challenged to create a legend surrounding an antique ring, which leads to an exploration of fidelity and the impact of history. Finally, "Graves and Goblins" takes a more introspective approach, discussing the musings of a ghostly narrator who reflects on mortality, the essence of love, and the restless spirits tied to their graves. Overall, Hawthorne's collection offers rich psychological depth and philosophical inquiry into the human condition, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in classic American literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864
EBook No.: 9248
Published: Nov 1, 2005
Downloads: 156
Language: English
Subject: Storytelling -- Fiction
Subject: Ghosts -- Fiction
Subject: Niagara Falls (N.Y. and Ont.)
Subject: Rings -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.