The Sister Years (From "Twice Told Tales"): Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Sister Years (From "Twice Told Tales"): author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Sister Years (From "Twice Told Tales") is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Hawthorne, Nathaniel (1804–1864).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Sister Years (From 'Twice Told Tales')" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a short story published in 1837. Part of Hawthorne's acclaimed collection, this work emerged during a pivotal period in American literature. The collection, which takes its title from Shakespeare's "King John," gathers previously anonymous magazine pieces that would eventually establish Hawthorne as a writer of genius. These tales showcase his distinctive style—pure, plaintive, and thoughtful—exploring themes with depth and tenderness that captivated readers and fellow authors alike.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Sister Years (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: Short Stories
- Children's Literature
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