Great Stone Face and Other Tales of the White Mountains
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**The Great Stone Face** The story follows Ernest, a young man who aspires to achieve greatness like the Old Man of the Mountain, a natural rock formation. He encounters several individuals who aid him in understanding the significance of humility and self-acceptance. **The Ambitious Guest** This story centers around an ambitious young man who visits a humble mountain home. While there, he shares his aspirations of becoming famous and wealthy. However, fate has other plans, leading him to question the true meaning of success. **The Great Carbuncle** The story revolves around a group of people searching for a legendary gemstone believed to bring its possessor great fortune. As they venture deeper into the forest, their motives and desires are tested, revealing the corrupting influence of greed. **Sketches From Memory** Hawthorne recounts his personal experiences during a trip to the White Mountains. He reflects on the beauty of nature and the importance of preserving its pristine condition for future generations.Book Details
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Nathaniel Hawthorne
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Hawthorne's works belong to romanticism or, more specifically, dark romanticism, cautionary tales that suggest that guilt, sin, and evil are the most inherent natural qualities of humanity.Many of his...
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