The White Old Maid (From "Twice Told Tales"): Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The White Old Maid (From "Twice Told Tales"): author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The White Old Maid (From "Twice Told Tales") is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Hawthorne, Nathaniel (1804–1864).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The White Old Maid (From 'Twice Told Tales')" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a short story first published in 1835. The tale centers on a mysterious white-clad woman who haunts a New England town for decades, her ghostly presence tied to a long-buried secret. When townspeople finally follow her to an old mansion, they discover the truth behind her endless mourning. Hawthorne weaves themes of guilt, memory, and isolation into this gothic mystery that explores how the past refuses to stay buried.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The White Old Maid (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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