Beneath an Umbrella (From "Twice Told Tales") by Nathaniel Hawthorne

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Author Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864
Title Beneath an Umbrella (From "Twice Told Tales")
Note Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger and Al Haines.
Summary "Beneath an Umbrella (From 'Twice Told Tales')" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a reflective essay written in the early to mid-19th century, primarily during the Romantic period. This piece captures the essence of a rainy winter's day in a New England town, exploring themes of solitude, the human experience, and the interplay between the external weather and one's internal thoughts. The writing serves as both an observation of the outside world and a metaphor for deeper existential contemplations. In this essay, the narrator embarks on a solitary walk through the wintry rain, contrasting the warmth of his home with the chill of the storm outside. He encounters a variety of characters, including a young couple, a retired sea captain, and various townspeople, each navigating the tempest in their own way. Through vivid imagery and rich descriptions, Hawthorne captures the beauty and melancholy of the scene, expressing how these everyday experiences reflect broader human struggles and emotions. Ultimately, the narrator concludes that like the tin lantern carried by a solitary figure, which symbolizes hope and guidance, faith can illuminate our paths through the darkness of life, leading us back home. (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
Subject Historical fiction, American
Category Text
EBook-No. 9216
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 2, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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