Fanshawe: The Dolliver Romance, And Other Pieces
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This collection showcases the early work of Nathaniel Hawthorne, one of America's most celebrated authors. Fanshawe, Hawthorne's first novel, is a romantic tale set against the backdrop of a fictional New England college. Though he later disavowed it, Fanshawe offers a fascinating glimpse into the development of Hawthorne's signature themes of guilt, isolation, and the burden of the past.
Also included are "The Dolliver Romance," an unfinished work, and a selection of Hawthorne's insightful essays. Together, these pieces provide a comprehensive view of Hawthorne's literary beginnings and reveal the seeds of the genius that would blossom in later masterpieces like "The Scarlet Letter" and "The House of the Seven Gables." A must-read for students and lovers of American literature, this collection preserves a crucial chapter in the career of a literary giant.
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