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Nathaniel Hawthorne
The Scarlet Letter: A Romance is a work of historical fiction by American author Nathaniel Hawthorne, published in 1850.
Set in Puritan Massachusetts Bay Colony during the years 1642 to…
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"Long, long ago, when this old world was in its tender infancy, there was a child, named Epimetheus, who never had either father or mother; and, that he might not…
"The Three Golden Apples" is a story within Nathaniel Hawthorne's collection titled "A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys," which was first published in 1852. This collection retells classic Greek myths…
"Tanglewood Tales" is a collection of Greek myths retold by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Originally published in 1853, the book is a sequel to his earlier work, "A Wonder-Book for Girls and…
"Love Letters" is a collection of personal correspondence between Nathaniel Hawthorne and his wife Sophia, spanning the period from their courtship to Nathaniel's death.
The letters offer a rare glimpse…
True Stories of History and Biography, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have…
Twice-told tales, is a classical book and has been considered important throughout the human history. So that this book is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in…
The Prophetic Pictures (From "Twice Told Tales"), is a classical book and has been considered important throughout the human history. So that this book is never forgotten we at Alpha…
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P.'s Correspondence (From "Mosses from an Old Manse"), is a classical book and has been considered important throughout the human history. So that this book is never forgotten we at…
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Spine-tingling, mind-altering and deliciously atmospheric, journey into the dark side of America with nine of its most uncanny classics
VINTAGE CLASSICS' AMERICAN GOTHIC SERIES Spine-tingling, mind-altering and deliciously atmospheric, journey…
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The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne delves into the life of Hester Prynne, a woman shamed for committing adultery, bearing the scarlet 'A' on her chest.
Enhance your library with this beautifully crafted hardcover edition of Nathaniel Hawthorne's compelling tale of punishment and reconciliation from the Dover Bookshelf series. Remarkably priced and boasting exquisite design elements…
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First published in 1850, Nathaniel Hawthorne’s historical study of guilt and sin has since been lauded as the most important work of fiction by its distinguished author - and a…
The story of Hester Prynne, taken in adultery, arraigned by her puritan community and abandoned by her husband and her lover. Combining moral force, austere beauty and psychology, it is…
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Chiltern Publishing creates the most beautiful editions of the World's finest literature. Your favourite classic titles in a way you have never seen them before; the tactile embossed layers, fine…
This handsome gift edition presents Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic work, The Scarlet Letter, featuring a luxurious gold embossed cover design, gilded page edges and patterned endpapers.
Nathaniel Hawthorne's story of love…
It is the mid-seventeenth century in Boston. Hester Prynne, dignified and silent, is led through prison doors to her public shaming by members of the Puritan town.
"A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys" is a collection of classic Greek mythology retellings written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, a prominent American novelist and short story writer known for his…
Nathaniel Hawthorne, Gabriel Harrison
Reprint of the original, first published in 1876.
Illustrated Edition with 15 Exclusive Illustrations Includes a Summary, Character List, and Author Biography
A Classic Work of American Literature
Embark on a journey through the shadows and brilliance of…
Adaptive Reader: Empowering Every Student Through Accessible Reading
Adaptive Reader is committed to making reading accessible to all students, regardless of linguistic or neurological differences. Our mission is to provide…
Illustrated edition: This special edition of The House of the Seven Gables includes evocative illustrations, a detailed summary, an insightful author biography, and a comprehensive list of characters.
The House…
The mother of the child, Hester Prynne, is publicly disgraced and ostracized but emerges as the first true heroine of American fiction.
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Age range 10 to 13 Tales of Greek mythology have entertained countless generations of young readers with their accounts of brave heroes and heroines and the monsters and marvels that…
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Julian Hawthorne, Nathaniel Hawthorne, George Parsons Lathrop
Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.
In The Scarlet Letter, readers will experience a profound exploration of sin, guilt, and redemption within a strict Puritan society.
Each classic in our series
outlines an interpretive method to improve close reading, a process that shows students how to develop commentary beyond the plot, strategies used by top performing…
Emilie K Baker, Nathaniel Hawthorne
Meet legendary heroes, powerful goddesses and vengeful monsters in this beautiful hardback collection of Greek and Roman mythology, presented with gold cover embossing and sprayed edges.
A tapestry of timeless…
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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the "public…
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by…
In the mid-19th century, the acclaimed American writer Nathaniel Hawthorne embarked on a journey through England and Italy. The resulting travelogue, published posthumously in 1871, offers a vivid portrait of…
Twenty days with Julian and little Bunny a diary. This book, Twenty days, by Nathaniel Hawthorne, is a replication of a book originally published before 1904. It has been restored…
The whole history of grandfather’s chair or, True stories from New England history, 1620-1803 This book, The whole history of grandfather’s chair , by Nathaniel Hawthorne, is a replication of…
The celestial railroad. This book, The celestial railroad, by Nathaniel Hawthorne, is a replication of a book originally published before 1899. It has been restored by human beings, page by…
A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys (1851) is a children’s book by American author Nathaniel Hawthorne in which he retells several Greek myths. It was followed by a sequel, Tanglewood…
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The classic tale of a house cursed through the centuries by a man hung for witchcraft, and haunted by the ghosts of its sinful dead, is now available in this…
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This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to…
