Nathaniel Hawthorne by Nathaniel Hawthorne
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"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.)
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| Author | Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Perry, Bliss, 1860-1954 |
| Title | Nathaniel Hawthorne |
| Series Title | Little Masterpieces |
| Contents | Dr. Heidegger's experiment -- The birthmark -- Ethan Brand -- Wakefield -- The great stone face -- The gray champion. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories, American |
| Subject | American fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39716 |
| Release Date | May 17, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 925 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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