Twice-told tales: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Twice-told tales is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Hawthorne, Nathaniel (1804–1864).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Twice-Told Tales" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a short story collection published in two volumes in 1837 and 1842. These previously anonymous magazine stories were gathered at a friend's urging, their title drawn from Shakespeare's "King John." The collection launched Hawthorne's literary reputation, earning praise from contemporaries like Longfellow, who called it a work of genius, and Poe, who admired its purity while critiquing its allegory. The stories explore American themes with distinctive style, helping establish a uniquely American literature.
Book and edition facts
- Title: 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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