Nathaniel Hawthorne
Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American novelist and short story writer. His works often focus on history, morality, and religion.
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 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
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
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
True Stories of History and Biography
An old chair sparks the captivating stories of brave settlers and their quest for freedom in early America.
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
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
The Threefold Destiny (From "Twice Told Tales")
A man’s yearning quest for a grand fate leads him on a journey where he discovers his destiny was waiting in the most familiar of places.
By Nathaniel Hawthorne
A Select Party
In a cloud castle, a party of storybook figures clashes, exploring the messy gap between our grandest dreams and the harsh reality of existence.
By Nathaniel Hawthorne
Fanshawe
In a quiet college, a lonely scholar and a beautiful young lady find their lives intertwined.
By Nathaniel Hawthorne
Passages from the American Notebooks, Volume 1
Embark on a journey through 19th-century New England, where poetic observations meet sharp social commentary, revealing the beauty and chaos of life through the eyes of a keen observer.
By Nathaniel Hawthorne
The Three Golden Apples (From: "A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys")
A hero must outsmart mythical creatures and shoulder impossible burdens to retrieve magical fruit.
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
The Whole History of Grandfather's Chair Or, True Stories from New England History, 1620-1808
An enchanted family heirloom reveals legendary tales of America's past, captivating a group of young listeners when it begins to speak.
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
Snow Flakes (From "Twice Told Tales")
Experience nature's contrasting beauty through a storm that brings forth reflection, solitude, and the simple joys that persist even in frigid times.
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
Twice-Told Tales
From a mysterious old hero fighting tyranny to a widow haunted by love's past, these stories reveal the darkness and light within the human heart during a bygone era.
By Nathaniel Hawthorne
Passages from a Relinquished Work (From "Mosses from an Old Manse")
** A young storyteller breaks away from a strict upbringing to chase a life of wandering, only to confront the tough reality of choosing dreams over fitting into society.
By Nathaniel Hawthorne