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
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
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 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
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
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
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 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
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
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 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
Septimius Felton, or, the Elixir of Life
Haunted by a fateful act, a young man becomes consumed by a dangerous pursuit of eternal life amid the backdrop of a brewing war.
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
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
Our Old Home: A Series of English Sketches
Amidst a bustling consulate and picturesque landscapes, a writer grapples with admiration and critique as he explores the nuances of English society and its contrasts with his American identity.
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 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
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
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