Tales and sketches

by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Paper Book, 1982

Status

Available

Call number

813/.3

Genres

General Fiction

All Topics

Fiction

Collection

Special Collections

Publication

New York, N.Y. : Literary Classics of the United States : Distributed by Viking Press, c1982.

Description

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User reviews

LibraryThing member walterhistory

This amazing volume from LOA contains Hawthorne's imaginative work in short stories & tales that ranges from the gothic to the satirical to historical fiction to children stories. Twice-Told Tales, Mosses from an Old Manse, & the Snow Image are all gathered here along with his Wonder Book &

Tanglewood Tales for children. These stories take you on a ride through the whimsical path to imagination from the gothic tale of the White Old Maid to the Snow Image that comes to life until it's sad demise before a heated instrument. Even the historical musings of Fort Ticonderoga & the memories of long ago of Puritans & the battles of Concord bridge take on a curious tale as if you were there along side the shadows lingering still. The last 2 sections of the volume gathers Hawthorne's popular, at least at the time, children stories, a retelling of ancient Greek mythology. Hawthorne was truly a gifted writer as one can see from his wide range of topics & imagination.

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LibraryThing member DanielSTJ

This was a hard book to rate. Yet, I feel I have done so appropriately. While there is a wealth of stories and sketches that abound in this volume, most are sort of whimsical and lack punch. However, there are gems here- stories that are written wonderfully in elegant yet concise language that

shows you the best of what Hawthorne can do and what he is capable of. Therefore, I still think this should be important for those interested in American Literature .

2.75 stars.

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