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Nathaniel Hawthorne
"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…
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"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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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…
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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…
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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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.
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…
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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…
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…
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…
Henry James called The Blithedale Romance the lightest, the brightest, the liveliest of Hawthorne’s novels and his character Zenobia the nearest approach that Hawthorne … made to the complete creation…
Written more than a year after The House of the Seven Gables , this novel draws upon Hawthorne’s final few weeks at Brook Farm, the experimental socialist community in Roxbury…
Joseph White Symonds
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…
George Edward Woodberry
Annie Fields
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing’s Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because…
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He had, however, begun to age. He was forty-six years old, and the last year had told upon him, with its various anxieties, excitement, and hard labor with the pen…
Notes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be numerous typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes.When you buy the General Books edition of this book you…
Richard Henry Stoddard
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 was reproduced from the…
George E. Woodberry
Nineteenth-century novelist and short-story writer Nathaniel Hawthorne is a key figure in the development of American literature. The Scarlet Letter and The House of the Seven Gables are cited among…
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Nathaniel Hawthorne remains one of the most studied authors in the English language. This volume in the Critical Insights series brings together some of the high points of the last…
Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-64). Recognised as one of greatest American writers. A moralist. Writings include: The Scarlet Letter, Fanshawe, The House of Seven Gables. Volume covers the period 1828-1883.
Nathaniel Hawthorne, has been considered an important book throughout the human history. So that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book…
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…
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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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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