Twice Told Tales

Twice Told Tales

by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Nathaniel Hawthorne's *Twice-Told Tales* is a collection of short stories that explore themes of sin, guilt, and the dark side of human nature. Set primarily in New England, the stories often draw upon Puritan history and folklore, weaving together elements of the supernatural, the psychological, and the moral. Hawthorne's prose is characterized by its rich imagery, symbolic language, and introspective tone, inviting readers to contemplate the complexities of human experience.

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Nathaniel Hawthorne

United States

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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