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""The Miraculous Pitcher"" is a short story written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, an American author and novelist. It is a retelling of an ancient Greek myth about a young boy named Tanglewood who sets out to find a miraculous pitcher that can provide unlimited water to his drought-stricken... Read Full Overview

"The Miraculous Pitcher" is a short story written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, an American author known for his contributions to dark romanticism. This particular story is part of his collection titled "A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys," published in 1851.

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The Miraculous Pitcher is a short story written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. It tells the tale of a poor farmer and his wife who live in a small village. The couple is struggling to make ends meet, and they are worried about their future. One day, an old man comes to their door and... Read Full Overview

Hawthorne was an American novelist and short story writer. He was one of the first great American writers and he helped to establish an independent literary tradition. This is one of his most beloved stories.

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One evening, in times long ago, old Philemon and his old wife Baucis sat at their cottage-door, enjoying the cahn and beautiful sunset. They had already eaten their frugal supper, and intended now to spend a quiet hour or two before bedtime. So they talked together about their... Read Full Overview

The Miraculous Pitcher is a short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne, originally published in 1837. The story follows a young boy named Epimetheus and his mother, who live in poverty and struggle to make ends meet. One day, a mysterious old man arrives at their doorstep and offers... Read Full Overview

And when, and where, do you think we find the children next? No longer in the winter-time, but in the merry month of May. No longer in Tanglewood play-room, or at Tanglewood fireside, but more than half-way up a monstrous hill, or a mountain, as perhaps it would be better pleased... Read Full Overview