Nathaniel Hawthorne

Main Street (From: "The Snow Image and Other Twice-Told Tales") (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring Isolation and Longing in Small-Town America

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Main Street," a poignant tale from Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Snow Image and Other Twice-Told Tales," the author masterfully weaves a narrative that explores the complexities of human interaction within the confines of a seemingly idyllic small-town setting. In this succinct yet rich story, Hawthorne employs a blend of allegorical elements and vivid imagery that embodies the literary style of American Romanticism, characterized by a deep introspection and an exploration of moral themes. The story reflects the tension between individual desires and social expectations, offering a keen insight into the human condition amidst the backdrop of 19th-century America. Nathaniel Hawthorne, an eminent American novelist and short story writer, draws upon his own experiences growing up in the New England atmosphere, a region marked by strict Puritan values and a rich literary heritage. Hawthorne's keen interest in the darker aspects of human existence and his exploration of sin, guilt, and redemption are greatly influenced by his ancestry and early life. His unique perspective as both an observer and participant in the complexities of societal norms informs the depth of character and motivation exhibited in "Main Street." Readers seeking a rich, thought-provoking narrative will find "Main Street" to be an essential exploration of community and individuality. Its timeless relevance and eloquent prose make it a deserving addition to both academic and personal libraries. This tale is not merely a reflection of its era but a meditative piece that invites contemporary readers to consider the implications of living in a closely-knit society.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 123
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664587749
• Artikelnr.: 58436438

Autorenporträt

Nathaniel Hathorne, as his name was originally spelled, was born on July 4, 1804, in Salem, Massachusetts; his birthplace is preserved and open to the public. William Hathorne, the author's great-great-great-grandfather, was a Puritan and the first of the family to emigrate from England. He settled in Dorchester, Massachusetts, before moving to Salem. There he became an important member of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and held many political positions, including magistrate and judge, becoming infamous for his harsh sentencing. William's son and the author's great-great-grandfather John Hathorne was one of the judges who oversaw the Salem witch trials. Hawthorne probably added the w to his surname in his early twenties, shortly after graduating from college, in an effort to dissociate himself from his notorious forebears. Hawthorne's father Nathaniel Hathorne Sr. was a sea captain who died in 1808 of yellow fever in Dutch Suriname; he had been a member of the East India Marine Society. After his death, his widow moved with young Nathaniel, his older sister Elizabeth, and their younger sister Louisa to live with relatives named the Mannings in Salem, where they lived for 10 years. Young Hawthorne was hit on the leg while playing bat and ball on November 10, 1813, and he became lame and bedridden for a year, though several physicians could find nothing wrong with him.