Nathaniel Hawthorne

Broschiertes Buch

The Ancestral Footstep

Beschreibung

"The Ancestral Footstep (fragment): Outlines of an English Romance" by Nathaniel Hawthorne offers a glimpse into the author's exploration of romance and ancestral history. This fragment of a longer work showcases Hawthorne's talent for crafting atmospheric narratives. Rooted in the tradition of American literature and gothic fiction, the story hints at a sweeping historical romance. Readers interested in classic literature and the gothic tradition will find this meticulously prepared edition a valuable addition to their collections. Explore themes of ancestry, heritage, and romance through Hawthorne's evocative prose. This title will be of particular interest to those who enjoy historical fiction and appreciate the enduring power of classic American storytelling. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864), was an American novelist, dark romantic, and short story writer. Born in Salem, Massachusetts, Hawthorne's literary works are deeply tied to the Puritan legacy, especially with respect to issues of guilt, sin, and the complexity of moral choices. His most notable works include 'The Scarlet Letter' (1850), 'The House of the Seven Gables' (1851), and the collections 'Twice-Told Tales' (1837) and 'Mosses from an Old Manse' (1846). While 'The Ancestral Footstep' remains an unfinished fragment, it exemplifies Hawthorne's exploration of themes such as ancestral sin and the struggle for personal identity against the backdrop of history. Hawthorne's stylistic approach often blended the real with the allegorical, rendering his prose both approachable and profound, interwoven with symbolic and psychological dimensions. His influence extends through American literature, shaping the genre of Gothic romance and establishing a uniquely American voice within the broader Romantic movement. He was a contemporary of Transcendentalist thinkers such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau but maintained a critical distance from their more optimistic perspectives on human nature. Hawthorne's nuanced portrayal of the human conscience and the Puritan ethos has remained an enduring aspect of his literary legacy.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 66
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 104g
• ISBN-13: 9781022940383
• ISBN-10: 1022940384
• Artikelnr.: 74101385