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This volume of short stories and shorter works by Nathaniel Hawthorne was heralded upon its release and is still widely considered a classic.

A new, beautifully laid-out edition of Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic collection of short stories, originally published in two volumes in 1837 and 1842. Among the stories in this collection are such classics as: "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment," "The Great Carbuncle," "The Wedding-Knell,"... Read Full Overview

Step into the rich, atmospheric world of Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Twice-Told Tales," a celebrated collection of short stories that delves into the complexities of human nature, morality, and the supernatural. This timeless anthology features some of Hawthorne's most renowned works,... Read Full Overview

Twice-Told Tales is a short story collection in two volumes by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The first was published in the spring of 1837, and the second in 1842. The stories had all been previously published in magazines and annuals, hence the name. The collection includes: THE GRAY... Read Full Overview

Twice-Told Tales is a work by Nathaniel Hawthorne now brought to you in this new edition of the timeless classic.

"Hawthorne's style is purity itself. His tone is singularly effective--wild, plaintive, thoughtful, and in full accordance with his themes. ... We look upon him as one of the few men of indisputable genius to whom our country has as yet given birth." --Edgar Allan Poe.

Twice-Told Tales is a short story collection in two volumes by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The first volume was published in the spring of 1837 and the second in 1842. The stories had all been previously published in magazines and annuals, hence the name.

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This compilation of short stories by Nathaniel Hawthorne gained its name from the fact all had appeared in magazines and periodicals before comprising part of this book. Released in 1837, the Twice-Told Tales range in genre from the mystery fiction from which Hawthorne made his... Read Full Overview