Sunday at Home (From "Twice Told Tales") by Nathaniel Hawthorne

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Author Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864
Title Sunday at Home (From "Twice Told Tales")
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twice-Told_Tales
Note Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Sunday at Home (From 'Twice Told Tales')" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a reflective essay written in the early to mid-19th century. This work belongs to the genre of short essays and examines the reverent atmosphere of the Sabbath and its significance in the midst of daily life. Hawthorne delves into themes of spirituality, solitude, and the quiet beauty of a church on a Sunday morning, capturing the essence of a day meant for rest and contemplation. In this piece, Hawthorne describes his personal experience of observing the Sabbath from the comfort of his chamber. He reflects on the beauty of the church and its steeple, personifying it as a guardian over the busy town. The essay captures moments of preparation before the congregation arrives, detailing the anticipated sounds of the bell, the appearance of the worshippers, and the solemnity of the church service. Through his musings, he conveys an appreciation for the spiritual and emotional aspects of the Sabbath, as well as a sense of moral solitude that accompanies the church's emptiness during the week. The essay concludes with a poignant reminder of the church's role as a symbol of faith and serenity amidst the chaos of everyday life. (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. 9201
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 2, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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