The Blithedale Romance: Book Guide, Author and Facts
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A superb depiction of a utopian community that cannot survive the individual passions of its members. In language that is suggestive and often erotic, Nathaniel Hawthorne tells a tale of failed possibilities and multiple personal betrayals as he explores the contrasts between what his characters espouse and what they actually experience in an 'ideal' community. A theme of unrealized sexual possibilities serves as a counterpoint to the other failures at Blithedale: class and sex distinctions are not eradicated, and communal work on the farm proves personally unrewarding and economically disastrous. Based in part on Hawthorne's own experiences at Brook Farm, an experimental socialist community, The Blithedale Romance is especially timely in light of renewed interest in self-sufficient and other cooperative societies.
Quick facts about The Blithedale Romance
- Title: The Blithedale Romance
- Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne
- First published: 1852
- Genre: fiction, communal living, farm life
- OpenLibrary ID: OL455512W
Where to read The Blithedale Romance
The Blithedale Romance by Nathaniel Hawthorne is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is The Blithedale Romance about?
A superb depiction of a utopian community that cannot survive the individual passions of its members.
Who wrote The Blithedale Romance?
The Blithedale Romance was written by Nathaniel Hawthorne.
When was The Blithedale Romance published?
The Blithedale Romance was first published in 1852.
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