Nathaniel Hawthorne by Nathaniel Hawthorne

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Author Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864
Editor Perry, Bliss, 1860-1954
Title Nathaniel Hawthorne
Series Title Little Masterpieces
Note Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Dr. Heidegger's experiment -- The birthmark -- Ethan Brand -- Wakefield -- The great stone face -- The gray champion.
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Summary "Little Masterpieces" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. This anthology features some of Hawthorne's best-known tales, including "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment," "The Birthmark," and "Ethan Brand," among others. Throughout these stories, Hawthorne explores profound themes such as the nature of human imperfection, the quest for knowledge, and the interplay of morality and consequence, all conveyed through his rich and imaginative prose. The opening of this collection introduces "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment," in which the eccentric doctor invites four elderly friends, each bearing the scars of their past choices, to partake in a mysterious experiment involving a potion purported to restore their youth. The characters—melancholy figures informed by their misfortunes—react with eagerness and skepticism to the promise of rejuvenation. As the experiment progresses, the tale unfolds to examine the folly of seeking to reclaim lost youth and the moral lessons learned from their revelry, ultimately leading to reflections on the fleeting nature of life and the grip of time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories, American
Subject American fiction -- 19th century
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EBook-No. 39716
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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