Hawthorne
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Copyright note. Hawthorne by Henry James is believed to be in the public domain in the United States only. It may still be copyrighted in other countries. If you are not in the United States, please check your local laws to ensure this eBook is in the public domain in your country before downloading Hawthorne in PDF or EPUB.
- Pages
- 138
- Reading time
- 4 hours 37 minutes
- Pace
- Intermediate
- First published
- 1879
- Language
- English
- Downloads
- 2,283
147 years later, still timely
Why Read Hawthorne in 2026?
James reads Hawthorne like a novelist: patient, precise, alert to symbol and place.
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About the author
Henry James
Precision about perception, motive, and the price of choice across borders.
