Sketches from Memory (From
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Sketches from Memory (From "Mosses from an Old Manse"), a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

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Sketches from Memory (From "Mosses from an Old Manse"), a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
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Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864) stands among the foremost figures in the pantheon of American literature. Known for his penetrating exploration of morality, sin, and the human condition, Hawthorne's literary style is marked by allegorical and symbolic elements, manifesting a dark romanticism characteristic of his works. Born in Salem, Massachusetts, a location that would profoundly influence his writing, Hawthorne was acutely aware of his Puritan ancestors and the consequences of their actions-an awareness that resonates through his narratives, notably in his obsession with guilt and retribution. Among Hawthorne's early works, 'Sketches from Memory,' which appears in the collection 'The Doliver Romance and Other Pieces: Tales and Sketches,' showcases his reflective and descriptive prowess, painting vivid landscapes of the American scene while intertwining personal insight. However, it is his masterpieces such as 'The Scarlet Letter' and 'The House of the Seven Gables' which solidify his reputation, illustrating complex psychological and moral themes wrapped in the puritanical tapestries of New England. A graduate of Bowdoin College, Hawthorne was a contemporary of Longfellow and Pierce, and his writings continue to be a subject of scholarly scrutiny, reflecting on the timeless nature of human imperfection and the quest for understanding one's place in a society riddled with conflict between individual impulses and collective norms.