A Select Party: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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A Select Party is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Hawthorne, Nathaniel (1804–1864).
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"A Select Party" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a whimsical piece of fiction written during the early to mid-19th century, reflecting the Romantic era's fascination with imagination and the sublime. This work presents a fantastical gathering in a mythical castle, constructed from clouds and light, where various notable figures from literature, history, and the realm of imagination convene to interact and celebrate. The likely topic of the book revolves around the exploration of idealism versus reality, as well as the nature of memory, creativity, and the human experience. In the narrative, the Man of Fancy invites guests to his ethereal castle, each representing various ideals and traits. Among the diverse attendees are the Oldest Inhabitant, a figure embodying the history of human experience, a Master Genius awaited to create American literature, and other characters, both virtuous and shadowy. As the party unfolds, discussions reveal humorously stark contrasts between character archetypes—ideal heroes, whimsical chatterboxes, and unsettling phantoms of the past—that compel contemplation about the nature of human aspirations and disappointments. Ultimately, the gathering concludes abruptly with a thunderstorm, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of life and the tenuous grasp on the dreams and fantasies that linger in our consciousness.
Book and edition facts
- Title: A Select Party
- Author credits: Hawthorne, Nathaniel (1804–1864)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Short stories
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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