Author: Gary P. Cranford Publisher: AuthorHouse ISBN: 9781477270134 Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 570
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This book serves to feed human nature with both a religious and literary mood. It may bring the reader a little closer to an understanding of lifes complexities, or it may challenge the readers own philosophical self, as he or she discovers the unraveling of Hawthornes. The editor of the book, which has been composed from his memory of an unknown students work, claims to have unearthed a rare discovery that may unveil a mystery that has puzzled the best of minds in the literary field for many years. In the words of its author, his purpose is clear: I have thought to publish my interpretations of Hawthornes novel so that those critics in the field of literature, who will, may have additional cause for which to expound their intelligence, either in trying to better understand this mystery, or to salvage the old cherished ambiguities by which the public brain is presently intoxicated. If I am correct in only a few of my impressions, hopefully the main ones, we shall have to reappraise Hawthorne as a literary prophet who hoped for and predicted a future time when mankind would look more favorable upon the creation, man. Both the author and editor send the reader on a journey into the mind and heart of an American icon which have too long been misunderstood and underappreciated. He asks the reader to drink deep from the depths of his or her own intuitive awakenings, and encourages each to rediscover the man who created The Scarlet Letter. In so doing, one may see the vexations and conflicts in his own life as a dark necessity to be endured, as in the character of his beloved Hester, who speaks to the heart of every human, and in behalf of our own human nature.
Author: Robert Milder Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 0199917256 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 326
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Hawthorne's Habitations draws on letters, manuscripts, and the author's little studied French and Italian notebooks, to present a portrait of four fascinating locations in the middle of the nineteenth century and offer a convincing portrait of the way place informed Hawthorne's melancholy psychology and dark style.
Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 685
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Book 1: Step into the Puritanical world of “The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne.” Hawthorne's masterful novel explores the consequences of sin and the complexities of morality in 17th-century Massachusetts as Hester Prynne grapples with the scarlet letter A and the judgmental society around her. Book 2: Witness the tumultuous events of the French Revolution in “A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens.” Dickens weaves a tale of love, sacrifice, and the pursuit of justice against the backdrop of Paris and London, creating a narrative that resonates with timeless themes of resurrection and transformation. Book 3: Explore the depths of human emotion and the quest for redemption in “Redemption by Robert F. Young.” Young's compelling narrative takes readers on a journey of self-discovery, forgiveness, and the profound impact of second chances, offering a poignant exploration of the human spirit.
Author: John E. Alvis Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1351503820 Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 293
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Using the works of Nathaniel Hawthorne as a case study, John E. Alvis shows that a novelist can be a political philosopher. He demonstrates that much of Hawthorne's works are rooted in the American political tradition. Once we view his writings in connection with the principles expressed in the Declaration of Independence, we grasp that what Thomas Jefferson and John Adams had stated explicitly, Hawthorne's fiction conveys dramatically. With examples drawn from Hawthorne's shorter works, as well as acknowledged classics, such as The Scarlet Letter, John E. Alvis shows that Hawthorne's characters bear something sacred in their generic humanity, yet are subject to moral judgment. He conveys reciprocity between obligations regulating individual relations and the responsibilities of individuals to their community.From America's founding proclamations in the Declaration of Independence we take a sense of national aspirations for a political order that conforms to laws of nature and nature's God. From this higher law emerge the principles enumerated in that revolutionary document. Are these principles confined to the political, or do they reach into the experience of citizens to inform conduct? Do they include family, local community, and individual face-to-face relations with neighbors and strangers? Can one make a distinct way of life by fidelity to such standards as higher law, equality, liberty, natural rights, and consent?This study is distinguished from other writings on Hawthorne in its largely positive focus on America. Alvis characterizes Hawthorne as a rational patriot who endorses America's new terms for human association. This fascinating study provides new insights into the mind of one of the greatest American writers.
Author: Sarah Bird Wright Publisher: Infobase Publishing ISBN: 1438108532 Category : Authors, American Languages : en Pages : 401
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Offers critical entries on Hawthorne's novels, short stories, travel writing, criticism, and other works, as well as portraits of characters, including Hester Prynne and Roger Chillingworth. This reference also provides entries on Hawthorne's family, friends - ranging from Herman Melville to President Franklin Pierce - publishers, and critics.
Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan ISBN: Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 693
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Book 1: Step into the dark and mysterious world of “The House of the Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne.” Hawthorne's novel unfolds a haunting tale of a cursed family, secrets, and the enduring power of the past. This Gothic masterpiece explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the impact of ancestral sins on future generations. Book 2: Delve into the rich tapestry of short stories with “Mosses from an Old Manse by Nathaniel Hawthorne.” Hawthorne's collection showcases his mastery of the short story format, exploring themes of morality, sin, and the supernatural. Each tale offers a glimpse into Hawthorne's nuanced understanding of the human condition. Book 3: Experience the timeless exploration of sin and redemption in “The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne.” Hawthorne's classic novel follows the life of Hester Prynne, a woman marked by the scarlet letter 'A' as a symbol of her adultery. This tale of passion, guilt, and societal judgment remains a compelling study of the human psyche and the consequences of moral transgressions.
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I had been so sure that it was my fate to never fall in love… Three years ago, Emma was engaged to a wealthy nobleman, but it ended in disaster. Now Emma is planning to marry off Amy, her younger sister, and then she can become a governess. However, Amy is being pestered by Charles Hawthorne, a well-known prodigal aristocrat! Emma finds herself drawn to the man’s charms but is shocked when he and her brother engage in a duel. When Emma begs him to stop, Charles tells her that in return she must become his lover!
Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne Publisher: Librofilio ISBN: 2384613308 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 256
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Dive into the haunting world of "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Set in 17th-century Puritan Massachusetts, this novel weaves a gripping tale of love, sin, and redemption. Follow the enigmatic Hester Prynne, marked by the scarlet letter 'A' as a symbol of her adulterous affair. As secrets unravel, Reverend Dimmesdale grapples with his own hidden guilt. With vivid prose, Hawthorne explores the consequences of societal judgment and the enduring power of love. "The Scarlet Letter" is a timeless exploration of human nature, morality, and the pursuit of truth that continues to captivate readers today. Delve into this classic and discover the enduring impact of Hester's scarlet letter. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Nathaniel Hawthorne, born on July 4, 1804, was a renowned American novelist and short story writer. He is best known for his novel "The Scarlet Letter", a classic of American literature. Hawthorne's writing often delved into themes of sin, guilt, and the human condition, and his works are celebrated for their intricate symbolism and psychological depth. Hawthorne's early life was marked by tragedy, as his father died when he was just four years old. He later attended Bowdoin College and befriended future literary giants like Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. His career took off with the publication of "Twice-Told Tales", a collection of short stories. However, it was "The Scarlet Letter," published in 1850, that catapulted him to literary stardom. The novel tells the story of Hester Prynne, a woman shamed for bearing an illegitimate child, and explores the harsh moral judgments of Puritan society. Hawthorne's writing style, characterized by its rich prose and exploration of the human soul, left an indelible mark on American literature. He continued to write novels such as "The House of the Seven Gables" and "The Blithedale Romance". Nathaniel Hawthorne's literary legacy endures, and he remains a key figure in the American literary canon. He passed away on May 19, 1864, leaving behind a body of work that continues to captivate readers with its timeless themes and compelling narratives.
Author: Samuel Coale Publisher: Camden House ISBN: 1571133631 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 210
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The process of Hawthorne's scholarly canonization, and the ongoing critical and cultural discourse on his works. Nathaniel Hawthorne, celebrated in his own day for sketches that now seem sentimental, came only gradually to be fully appreciated for what his friend Herman Melville diagnosed as the "power of blackness" in his fiction - the complex moral grappling with sin and guilt. By the 1850s, Hawthorne had already been accepted into the American canon, and since then, his works - especially The Scarlet Letter -- have remained ubiquitous in American culture. Along with this has come an explosion of Hawthorne criticism, from New Criticism, New Historicism, and Cultural Studies to queer theory, feminist scholarship, and transatlantic criticism, that shows no signs of slowing. This book charts Hawthorne's canonization and the ongoing critical discourse, drawing on two senses of "entanglement." First the sense from quantum physics, which allows us to see what were once seen as strict dualisms in Hawthorne as more complex relations where the poles of the would-be dualities play off of and affect each other; second, the sense of critics being tangled up in, caught up in, Hawthorne the man and his work and in previous critics' views of him. Charting the course of Hawthorne criticism as well as his place in popular culture, this book sheds light also on the culture in which his reception has occurred. Samuel Chase Coale is Professor of American Literature and Culture at Wheaton College, Norton, Massachusetts.
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