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The Recognition of Nathaniel Hawthorne

Selected Criticism Since 1828

Edited by B. Bernard Cohen, Bernerd Cohen ...

What is Hawthorne's eminent literary reputation — "enduring" or "hypertrophied"? Both views are represented in this basic collection of seminal 19th- and 20th-century evaluations. Hawthorne's reputation appears secure, yet his work is still the subject of significant critical controversy.Reviews by Hawthorne's contemporaries take up the first section of The Recognition of Nathaniel Hawthorne ... Read more

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What is Hawthorne's eminent literary reputation — "enduring" or "hypertrophied"? Both views are represented in this basic collection of seminal 19th- and 20th-century evaluations. Hawthorne's reputation appears secure, yet his work is still the subject of significant critical controversy.Reviews by Hawthorne's contemporaries take up the first section of The Recognition of Nathaniel Hawthorne
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The Scarlet Letter

by Nathaniel Hawthorne ...

Series series Oxford World's Classics
'Thou and thine, Hester Prynne, belong to me.' With these chilling words a husband claims his wife after a two-year absence. But the child she clutches is not his, and Hester must wear a scarlet 'A' upon her breast, the sin of adultery visible to all. Under an assumed name her husband begins his search for her lover, determined to expose what Hester is equally determined to protect. Defiant and ... Read more

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'Thou and thine, Hester Prynne, belong to me.' With these chilling words a husband claims his wife after a two-year absence. But the child she clutches is not his, and Hester must wear a scarlet 'A' upon her breast, the sin of adultery visible to all. Under an assumed name her husband begins his search for her lover, determined to expose what Hester is equally determined to protect. Defiant and
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Mark Twain

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Biography of the American humorist by an English author, first published in 1910. According to Wikipedia: "Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 April 21, 1910), better known by the pen name Mark Twain, was an American author and humorist. Twain is most noted for his novels Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, which has since been called the Great American Novel, and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. ... Read more

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Biography of the American humorist by an English author, first published in 1910. According to Wikipedia: "Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 April 21, 1910), better known by the pen name Mark Twain, was an American author and humorist. Twain is most noted for his novels Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, which has since been called the Great American Novel, and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
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Uncommon Learning

Henry David Thoreau on Education

by Henry David Thoreau ...

Series series Spirit of Thoreau
"It is only when we forget our learning that we begin to know," Thoreau wrote. Ideas about education permeate Thoreau's writing. Uncommon Learning brings those ideas together in a single volume for the first time. ... Read more

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"It is only when we forget our learning that we begin to know," Thoreau wrote. Ideas about education permeate Thoreau's writing. Uncommon Learning brings those ideas together in a single volume for the first time.
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The Confidence-Man

by Herman Melville ...

Series series Modern Library Classics
“In The Confidence-Man,” writes John Bryant in his Introduction, “Melville found a way to render our tragic sense of self and society through the comic strategies of the confidence game. He puts the reader in the game to play its parts and to contemplate the inconsistencies of its knaves and fools.” Set on a Mississippi steamer on April Fool’s Day and populated by a series of shape-shifting con ... Read more

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“In The Confidence-Man,” writes John Bryant in his Introduction, “Melville found a way to render our tragic sense of self and society through the comic strategies of the confidence game. He puts the reader in the game to play its parts and to contemplate the inconsistencies of its knaves and fools.” Set on a Mississippi steamer on April Fool’s Day and populated by a series of shape-shifting con
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Hawthorne

by Henry James ...

Series series Classics To Go
Hawthorne is a book of literary criticism by Henry James published in 1879. The book was an insightful study of James' great predecessor, Nathaniel Hawthorne. James gave extended consideration to each of Hawthorne's novels and a selection of his short stories. He also reviewed Hawthorne's life and some of his nonfiction. The book became somewhat controversial for a famous section where James ... Read more

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Hawthorne is a book of literary criticism by Henry James published in 1879. The book was an insightful study of James' great predecessor, Nathaniel Hawthorne. James gave extended consideration to each of Hawthorne's novels and a selection of his short stories. He also reviewed Hawthorne's life and some of his nonfiction. The book became somewhat controversial for a famous section where James
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Young Goodman Brown and Other Tales

by Nathaniel Hawthorne ...

Series series Oxford World's Classics
This selection of twenty of Hawthorne's tales is the first in paperback to present his most important short works with full annotation in one volume. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth ... Read more

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This selection of twenty of Hawthorne's tales is the first in paperback to present his most important short works with full annotation in one volume. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth
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Short Story Writing

A Practical Treatise on the Art of the Short Story

by Charles Raymond Barrett ...

Series Book 22 - Writing & Publishing References
A practical treatise on the art of the short story, designed to present concretely the rules of the art. It is a working manual, not a collection of untried theories. It tells how to write a story with reference to the requirements of contemporary editors."Both an interesting and useful book. While it is concerned with the special application of rhetorical principles to a particular department of ... Read more

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A practical treatise on the art of the short story, designed to present concretely the rules of the art. It is a working manual, not a collection of untried theories. It tells how to write a story with reference to the requirements of contemporary editors."Both an interesting and useful book. While it is concerned with the special application of rhetorical principles to a particular department of
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Essential Transcendentalists

by Richard G. Geldard ...

Interest abounds in the work of the Transcendentalists, such as Emerson, Thoreau, and Bronson Alcott. Each year, tens of thousands of readers rediscover Transcendental thought in books and articles, and in visits to historic sites, such as Walden Pond. But few appreciate the truly mystical and contemplative qualities of the Transcendentalists, and the spiritual movements and figures they have ... Read more

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Interest abounds in the work of the Transcendentalists, such as Emerson, Thoreau, and Bronson Alcott. Each year, tens of thousands of readers rediscover Transcendental thought in books and articles, and in visits to historic sites, such as Walden Pond. But few appreciate the truly mystical and contemplative qualities of the Transcendentalists, and the spiritual movements and figures they have
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The Life and Genius of Nathaniel Hawthorne

by Frank Preston Stearns ...

The biography begins with an examination of Hawthorne's early life, including his childhood in Salem, Massachusetts, and the impact of his Puritan heritage on his writing. Stearns discusses the development of Hawthorne’s distinctive style, characterized by its psychological depth, moral complexity, and rich symbolism. The narrative includes insights into Hawthorne's major works, such as The ... Read more

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The biography begins with an examination of Hawthorne's early life, including his childhood in Salem, Massachusetts, and the impact of his Puritan heritage on his writing. Stearns discusses the development of Hawthorne’s distinctive style, characterized by its psychological depth, moral complexity, and rich symbolism. The narrative includes insights into Hawthorne's major works, such as The
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History of American Literature

Enriched edition. Exploring the Evolution of American Literary Tradition

by Reuben Post Halleck, Owen Bradshaw ...

In "History of American Literature," Reuben Post Halleck offers a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of literary expression in the United States from its early colonial days to the late nineteenth century. Employing a meticulous chronological narrative, Halleck integrates critical analysis and biographical sketches of key authors, highlighting the socio-political contexts that shaped their ... Read more

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In "History of American Literature," Reuben Post Halleck offers a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of literary expression in the United States from its early colonial days to the late nineteenth century. Employing a meticulous chronological narrative, Halleck integrates critical analysis and biographical sketches of key authors, highlighting the socio-political contexts that shaped their
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Mark Twain

Exploring Mark Twain's Literary Influence and Humorous Insights

by Archibald Henderson ...

In "Mark Twain," Archibald Henderson delves into the life and works of one of America'Äôs greatest literary figures, Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known by his pen name, Mark Twain. Henderson employs a biographical narrative intertwined with critical analysis, reflecting on the socio-political milieu that shaped Twain's writing. The book is marked by its scholarly precision and engaging prose, ... Read more

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In "Mark Twain," Archibald Henderson delves into the life and works of one of America'Äôs greatest literary figures, Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known by his pen name, Mark Twain. Henderson employs a biographical narrative intertwined with critical analysis, reflecting on the socio-political milieu that shaped Twain's writing. The book is marked by its scholarly precision and engaging prose,
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