Fancy's Show-Box (From "Twice Told Tales"): Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

Fancy's Show-Box (From "Twice Told Tales") is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Hawthorne, Nathaniel (1804–1864).

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"Fancy's Show-Box (From 'Twice Told Tales')" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a short story published in 1837. This tale appears in Hawthorne's first collection of previously published magazine stories. The work explores psychological and moral territory through Hawthorne's characteristic allegorical style—the same approach that earned both praise for its purity and genius, and criticism for being overly didactic. Part of a collection that helped establish American literature's distinctive voice, the story exemplifies Hawthorne's "depth and tenderness of feeling" noted by contemporary critics.

Book and edition facts

• Title: Fancy's Show-Box (From "Twice Told Tales")
• Author credits: Hawthorne, Nathaniel (1804–1864)
• Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

• Historical fiction, American
• New England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
• Short stories

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• Category: American Literature
• Category: Philosophy & Ethics
• Category: Short Stories
• Children's Literature

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