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First published in 1844.

Rappaccini's Daughter is a short story written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The story is set in 18th century Italy and revolves around a young man named Giovanni Guasconti, who moves to Padua to study at the university. He becomes fascinated with his neighbor, Beatrice Rappaccini,... Read Full Overview

This carefully crafted ebook: "Rappaccini's Daughter (Gothic Classic)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Excerpt:"Does this garden belong to the house?" asked Giovanni. "Heaven forbid, signor, unless it were fruitful of better pot... Read Full Overview

Rappaccini's Daughter is a short story written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, first published in 1844. The story takes place in Padua, Italy, and centers around a young man named Giovanni Guasconti who becomes enamored with his neighbor, Beatrice Rappaccini. Beatrice is the daughter... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

"Rappaccini's Daughter" is a short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne first published in the December 1844 issue of The United States Magazine and Democratic Review, and later in the 1846 collection Mosses from an Old Manse. It is about Giacomo Rappaccini, a medical researcher in medieval... Read Full Overview

"Rappaccini's Daughter" is a short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne published in the 1844 collection Mosses from an Old Manse. It is about Giacomo Rappaccini, a medical researcher in medieval Padua who grows a garden of poisonous plants. He brings up his daughter to tend the plants,... Read Full Overview

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Part fairy tale, part Gothic horror story, "Rappaccini's Daughter" is an inspired tale of creation and control. Giovanni Guasconti, a student at the University of Padua, is enchanted to discover a nearby garden of the most exquisite beauty. In it abides... Read Full Overview

"Rappaccini's Daughter" from Nathaniel Hawthorne. American novelist and short story writer (1804-1864).

"Rappaccini's Daughter" is a short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne first published in the December 1844 issue of The United States Magazine and Democratic Review, and later in the 1846 collection Mosses from an Old Manse. It is about Giacomo Rappaccini, a medical researcher in medieval... Read Full Overview

""Rappaccini's Daughter"" is a short story written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The story is set in Padua, Italy, and revolves around a young man named Giovanni Guasconti, who falls in love with Beatrice Rappaccini, the daughter of a scientist named Dr. Rappaccini. Dr. Rappaccini... Read Full Overview

Rappaccini's Daughter is a short story written by Nathaniel Hawthorne that was first published in 1844. The story is set in Italy and follows the life of a young man named Giovanni Guasconti, who falls in love with a beautiful woman named Beatrice Rappaccini. However, Beatrice... Read Full Overview

"Rappaccini's Daughter" is a short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne published in the 1844 collection Mosses from an Old Manse. It is about Giacomo Rappaccini, a medical researcher in medieval Padua who grows a garden of poisonous plants. He brings up his daughter to tend the plants,... Read Full Overview

"Rappaccini's Daughter" is a short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne first published in the December 1844 issue of The United States Magazine and Democratic Review, and later in the 1846 collection Mosses from an Old Manse.

"Rappaccini's Daughter" is a short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne first published in the December 1844 issue of The United States Magazine and Democratic Review, and later in the 1846 collection Mosses from an Old Manse.