Nathaniel Hawthorne: Selected Tales and Sketches

New York, New York, Usa: Holt Rinehart & Winston, 1970. 3rd Edition . Soft cover. Very Good. In Very Good Used Condition. Name Inside Front Cover in Pencil And Notes On The Inside Of Back Cover In Ink. With Minor Wear/Tear to Edges and/or Corners. For More Information on Condition, Please See All Photos. Hawthorne: Selected Tales and Sketches is a collection of short stories by the American author Nathaniel Hawthorne. The stories deal with various aspects of American history, culture, and society, such as the Puritan past, the Indian wars, the Revolution, and the transcendental movement. The stories also explore themes such as guilt, sin, isolation, and redemption, which are common in Hawthorne's works. Some of the stories included in the collection are: The Minister's Black Veil: A parable about a minister who wears a black veil over his face and refuses to reveal the reason for his mysterious act. Young Goodman Brown: A tale of a young man who ventures into the forest at night and witnesses a diabolical ceremony that shatters his faith in humanity. The Birthmark: A story of a scientist who becomes obsessed with removing a small birthmark from his wife's cheek, with tragic consequences. Rappaccini's Daughter: A story of a beautiful but poisonous young woman who lives in a garden of exotic plants cultivated by her father, a mad scientist. The Artist of the Beautiful: A story of a watchmaker who creates a mechanical butterfly that embodies his ideal of beauty. Hawthorne: Selected Tales and Sketches is considered one of the best examples of Hawthorne's skill as a short story writer and a master of American literature.