| Author |
Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 |
| Title |
P.'s Correspondence (From "Mosses from an Old Manse")
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
David Widger and Al Haines
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| Summary |
"P.'s Correspondence (From "Mosses from an Old Manse")" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a collection of fictional letters written in the mid-19th century. The work captures the thoughts and imaginings of the narrator, referred to as P., reflecting on his life amidst mental and emotional disturbances. The narrative intertwines themes of memory, identity, and the psychological impact of time, portrayed through the lens of P.'s encounters with historical and literary figures. In this correspondence, P. engages with notable characters such as Lord Byron, Robert Burns, and Napoleon Bonaparte, using these interactions to explore deeper ideas about fame, mortality, and the passage of time. The letters reveal P.'s sense of nostalgia and disconnection as he grapples with his own fading relevance while observing the decay of great literary and historical icons. Hawthorne's writing combines humor and melancholy, as P. reflects on the enduring power of memory and imagination, ultimately questioning the nature of reality itself. The correspondence serves as a meditation on the influence and legacy of artists, while revealing P.'s own desire for literary recognition amidst his struggles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
New England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
9230 |
| Release Date |
Nov 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Nov 9, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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