Project Gutenberg 2005-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 293 Hawthorne, Nathaniel 1804 1864 Other Tales and Sketches (From: "The Doliver Romance and Other Pieces: Tales and Sketches") My visit to Niagara -- The antique ring -- Graves and goblins. Produced by David Widger and Al Haines "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 ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Storytelling -- Fiction Ghosts -- Fiction Niagara Falls (N.Y. and Ont.) Rings -- Fiction PS Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 94088 2025-06-04T09:01:48.162460 text/html 91384 2021-01-26T20:41:13 text/html; charset=utf-8 34559 2021-01-26T20:41:13 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 106727 2025-06-04T09:01:53.866412 application/epub+zip 105346 2025-06-04T09:01:51.286408 application/epub+zip 91367 2025-06-04T09:01:49.911441 application/epub+zip 206549 2025-06-04T09:01:55.746438 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 198883 2025-06-04T09:01:53.185425 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 181098 2022-09-05T03:35:46.013535 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 81470 2025-06-04T09:01:47.881469 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 81414 2021-01-02T04:15:44 text/plain; charset=utf-8 32880 2021-01-02T04:15:44 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 80995 2021-01-02T04:15:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 32813 2021-01-02T04:15:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21611 2025-06-04T09:01:55.892440 application/rdf+xml 12975 2025-06-04T09:01:50.664423 image/jpeg 3501 2025-06-04T09:01:50.378488 image/jpeg 105241 2025-06-04T09:01:48.172438 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