The Threefold Destiny (From "Twice Told Tales"): Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

The Threefold Destiny (From "Twice Told Tales") is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Hawthorne, Nathaniel (1804–1864).

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"The Threefold Destiny (From 'Twice Told Tales')" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a short story published in 1837. It appears in Hawthorne's celebrated collection, where previously anonymous magazine tales were gathered into book form. The collection showcased Hawthorne's distinctive style—praised by contemporaries like Longfellow as work of genius, yet critiqued by Poe for its allegorical tendencies. These stories established Hawthorne as a major voice in American literature, blending purity of style with deeper meanings that captivated nineteenth-century readers.

Book and edition facts

• Title: The Threefold Destiny (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: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
• Category: Short Stories
• Children's Literature

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