Nathaniel Hawthorne
Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American novelist and short story writer. His works often focus on history, morality, and religion.
A Rill from the Town Pump
Listen to the tale of a self-aware water source as it tries to convince a town that staying hydrated is the way to stay virtuous.
By Nathaniel Hawthorne
Biographical Stories (From: "True Stories of History and Biography")
In a time of darkness, a boy discovers the light of history through his father's tales of remarkable individuals.
By Nathaniel Hawthorne
The Haunted Mind (From "Twice Told Tales")
A man's awakening unleashes a flood of serene illusions mixed with ghostly apparitions, revealing the mind's capacity for both joyful memories and haunting regrets.
By Nathaniel Hawthorne
The House of the Seven Gables
Entangled in a family's shadowed past, a lonely woman must find a way to make a living and revive her family's derelict home, while battling an inherited curse.
By Nathaniel Hawthorne
Passages from the French and Italian Notebooks, Volume 1.
Embark on a mid-19th-century journey through France and Italy with an American traveler as he grapples with cultural differences, bureaucratic frustrations, and personal reflections amidst striking landscapes and grand cathedrals.
By Nathaniel Hawthorne
Passages from the English Notebooks, Volume 1.
A 19th-century American man details his experiences in England, revealing personal insights on society, customs, and culture.
By Nathaniel Hawthorne
A Bell's Biography
Hear the echoes of history through the life of an old bell, witnessing everything from war to weddings.
By Nathaniel Hawthorne
Beneath an Umbrella (From "Twice Told Tales")
A solitary walk through a rainy town reveals the beauty of human connection and inner reflection amidst a cold winter storm.
By Nathaniel Hawthorne
The Scarlet Letter
In a rigid society defined by sin and judgment, a woman must wear her shame for all to see, but finds unexpected strength and hope through her ordeal.
By Nathaniel Hawthorne
Main Street (From: "The Snow Image and Other Twice-Told Tales")
Witness the dramatic transformation of a small town as religious rigidity clashes with emerging freedoms, revealing the unsettling cost of societal evolution.
By Nathaniel Hawthorne
The Toll Gatherer's Day (From "Twice Told Tales")
Witnessing both joyous celebrations and quiet sorrows, a solitary figure working at a toll-house reflects on the fleeting nature of life's journey.
By Nathaniel Hawthorne
The snow-image, and other twice-told tales
In a world where anything is possible, two children's innocent belief transforms a simple snow creation into a magical being, challenging the boundaries between reality and imagination.
By Nathaniel Hawthorne
The Paradise of Children (From: "A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys")
When a child's curiosity unleashes unforeseen troubles, the world is forever changed, but hope remains as a constant companion.
By Nathaniel Hawthorne
Mosses from an old manse
Step inside a historic parsonage where nature's beauty awakens the ghosts of the past and the whispers of profound truths.
By Nathaniel Hawthorne
A Wonder Book and Tanglewood Tales, for Girls and Boys
In a world of mythical creatures and daring quests, a group of children listen to stories where heroes face challenges, learn valuable lessons, and discover the power of bravery.
By Nathaniel Hawthorne
Chippings with a Chisel (From "Twice Told Tales")
In a small town, carving tombstones becomes a way to explore how people handle loss, remember loved ones, and connect with those who have passed on.
By Nathaniel Hawthorne
The Village Uncle (From "Twice Told Tales")
Gathered around a warm fire during Thanksgiving, an old man's reflective stories of love, loss, and simple joys make his family appreciate the past while they face life's certain end together.
By Nathaniel Hawthorne
The Vision of the Fountain (From "Twice Told Tales")
A young man's idealized vision blurs with reality when his dream girl turns out to be someone unexpected in a quiet village.
By Nathaniel Hawthorne
Sunday at Home (From "Twice Told Tales")
Witness the tranquil solitude of a Sunday morning as a man finds solace in the quiet beauty of a church, reflecting on faith and the peaceful pause from the world's demands.
By Nathaniel Hawthorne
Passages from the English Notebooks, Complete
Experience nineteenth-century England through the eyes of a famous American author as he grapples with his new role, navigates complex social landscapes, and reveals intimate reflections on humanity.
By Nathaniel Hawthorne