The New Adam and Eve (From "Mosses from an Old Manse") by Nathaniel Hawthorne

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Author Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864
Title The New Adam and Eve (From "Mosses from an Old Manse")
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosses_from_an_Old_Manse
Note Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits David Widger and Al Haines
Summary "The New Adam and Eve (From 'Mosses from an Old Manse')" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a thought-provoking short story that was written during the mid-19th century, a time characterized by Romanticism. This work blends elements of philosophy and fiction, exploring themes of innocence and the contrast between nature and civilization. The narrative imagines a new beginning for humankind through the experiences of two characters, Adam and Eve, who come into existence in a world devoid of human life and must navigate their new reality. In the story, Adam and Eve awaken in a modern city after the eradication of humankind, experiencing their surroundings with innate curiosity and awe. As they explore abandoned buildings, including a church, a prison, and a bank, they observe the remnants of human culture and civilization. Their journey is marked by confusion and wonder as they instinctively reject the artificial constructs of society, such as wealth and material possessions. Instead, they seek the beauty of nature and the purity of their relationship. Through their explorations, Hawthorne critiques human civilization's corruption and suggests that true fulfillment lies in simplicity and love, rather than in the complexities of societal constructs. Ultimately, Adam and Eve's experience serves as a reflection on the nature of existence, innocence, and the possibility of renewal in a world shaped by human shortcomings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject New England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 9227
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Most Recently Updated Nov 9, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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