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Twice-told tales is a short story collection written by Nathaniel Hawthorne and first published in 1837.
This collection showcases Hawthorne's ability to weave together stories that combine the historical, the supernatural, and the moral.
Each story often contains a moral or philosophical message, reflecting Hawthorne's interest in the complexities of human nature and moral dilemmas. Here is a brief summary of some of the more prominent stories in the collection:
The stories in Twice-Told Tales are rich in symbolism and allegory, often exploring themes of guilt, punishment, and the conflict between good and evil. Hawthorne's use of historical settings and his deep understanding of human nature make these stories compelling and thought-provoking.
"There is a certain church, in the city of New York which I have always regarded with peculiar interest on account of a marriage there solemnized under very singular circumstances in my grandmother’s girlhood. That venerable lady chanced to be a spectator of the scene, and ever after made it her favorite narrative. Whether the edifice now standing on the same site be the identical one to which she referred I am not antiquarian enough to know, nor would it be worth while to correct myself, perhaps, of an agreeable error by reading the date of its erection on the tablet over the door."
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Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American novelist, dark romantic, and short story writer. His works often focus on history, morality, and religion.
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