Dans ce deuxième recueil de contes adaptés des plus célèbres légendes de la mythologie grecque, vous entrerez dans le labyrinthe sur les pas de Thésée, mais aussi dans le palais de Circé à la suite d'Ulysse ; vous découvrirez comment les Pygmées ont vaincu l'invincible Hercule, tandis que Jason et Cadmus affrontent de terribles dragons.

Le second livre des merveilles

Ce recueil de nouvelles signees par Nathaniel Hawthorne contient 16 contes etranges et mysterieux dans la veine des maitres du genre, au croisement d'Edgar Allan Poe et Arthur Conan Doyle. Parmi ceux-ci, vous retrouverez La Fille aux Poisons, Le Tresor, Les Portraits Prophetiques et bien d'autres encore."

Contes étranges

In the latter part of the last century there lived a man of science, an eminent proficient in every branch of natural philosophy, who not long before our story opens had made experience of a spiritual affinity more attractive than any chemical one. He had left his laboratory to the care of an assistant, cleared his fine countenance from the furnace smoke, washed the stain of acids from his fingers, and persuaded a beautiful woman to become his wife. In those days when the comparatively recent discovery of electricity and other kindred mysteries of Nature seemed to open paths into the region of miracle, it was not unusual for the love of science to rival the love of woman in its depth and absorbing energy. The higher intellect, the imagination, the spirit, and even the heart might all find their congenial aliment in pursuits which, as some of their ardent votaries believed, would ascend from one step of powerful intelligence to another, until the philosopher should lay his hand on the secret of creative force and perhaps make new worlds for himself.

Mosses from an Old Manse

"La letra escarlata" es uno de los clásicos de la literatura norteamericana del siglo XIX, en la que Nathaniel Hawthorne narra el calvario personal de la joven Hester Prynne, acusada de adulterio y condenada por la ruda y religiosa sociedad de Nueva Inglaterra. Ella no revela la identidad del padre de su hija, y trata de vivir en una sociedad injusta con dignidad. Ésta es sin duda la obra más celebrada de Hawthorne, por su perfecta unidad del argumento dramático con la realidad histórica.

La letra escarlata

Dive into the haunting world of "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Set in 17th-century Puritan Massachusetts, this novel weaves a gripping tale of love, sin, and redemption. Follow the enigmatic Hester Prynne, marked by the scarlet letter 'A' as a symbol of her adulterous affair. As secrets unravel, Reverend Dimmesdale grapples with his own hidden guilt. With vivid prose, Hawthorne explores the consequences of societal judgment and the enduring power of love. "The Scarlet Letter" is a timeless exploration of human nature, morality, and the pursuit of truth that continues to captivate readers today. Delve into this classic and discover the enduring impact of Hester's scarlet letter. ABOUT THE AUTHORNathaniel Hawthorne, born on July 4, 1804, was a renowned American novelist and short story writer. He is best known for his novel "The Scarlet Letter", a classic of American literature. Hawthorne's writing often delved into themes of sin, guilt, and the human condition, and his works are celebrated for their intricate symbolism and psychological depth. Hawthorne's early life was marked by tragedy, as his father died when he was just four years old. He later attended Bowdoin College and befriended future literary giants like Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. His career took off with the publication of "Twice-Told Tales", a collection of short stories. However, it was "The Scarlet Letter, " published in 1850, that catapulted him to literary stardom. The novel tells the story of Hester Prynne, a woman shamed for bearing an illegitimate child, and explores the harsh moral judgments of Puritan society. Hawthorne's writing style, characterized by its rich prose and exploration of the human soul, left an indelible mark on American literature. He continued to write novels such as "The House of the Seven Gables" and "The Blithedale Romance". Nathaniel Hawthorne's literary legacy endures, and he remains a key figure in the American literary canon. He passed away on May 19, 1864, leaving behind a body of work that continues to captivate readers with its timeless themes and compelling narratives.

The Scarlet letter

UNA multitud de hombres barbudos, vestidos con trajes obscuros y sombreros de copa alta, casi puntiaguda, de color gris, mezclados con mujeres unas con caperuzas y otras con la cabeza descubierta, se hallaba congregada frente á un edificio de madera cuya pesada puerta de roble estaba tachonada con puntas de hierro.

Los fundadores de una nueva colonia, cualesquiera que hayan sido los ensueños utópicos de virtud y felicidad que presidieran á su proyecto, han considerado siempre, entre las cosas más necesarias, dedicar á un cementerio una parte del terreno virgen, y otra parte á la erección de una cárcel. De acuerdo con este principio, puede darse por sentado que los fundadores de Boston edificaron la primera cárcel en las cercanías de Cornhill, así como trazaron el primer cementerio en el lugar que después llegó á ser el núcleo de todos los sepulcros aglomerados en el antiguo campo santo de la Capilla del Rey. Es lo cierto que quince ó veinte años después de fundada la población, ya la cárcel, que era de madera, presentaba todas las señales exteriores de haber pasado algunos inviernos por ella, lo que le daba un aspecto más sombrío que el que de suyo tenía.

The principal setting is a communal farm called Blithedale (i.e., "Happy Valley"), a would-be modern Arcadia along the lines of the anti-capitalist ideals of Charles Fourier, yet is nonetheless destroyed by the self-interested behavior of some of its members. Among those members are: Hollingsworth, a monomaniacal philanthropist and confirmed misogynist who intends to turn Blithedale into a colony for the reformation of criminals; Zenobia, a passionate feminist of exotic origin who ironically finds Hollingsworth's misogyny irresistible; Priscilla, a young and impecunious seamstress from the city; and Miles Coverdale, the unreliable narrator, a minor poet and dandy given to acts of voyeurism.

An intense friendship develops among these four during the spring and summer, but begins to disintegrate as autumn approaches and ultimately ends in tragedy.

The Blithedale Romance

La Lettre écarlate, c'est la marque au fer rouge qui désigne la femme adultère dans l'Amérique au puritanisme obsessionnel de l'époque coloniale. Trois personnages : Hester qui vit avec une dignité admirable sa faute et sa solitude. Arthur Dimmesdale, le jeune passeur dont les élans mystiques soulèvent à Boston l'enthousiasme des fidèles mais qui, ensorcelé par Hester, ne parvient ni à dominer ni à vivre sa sensualité. Chillingworth, le mari, qui pendant des années tourmentera en silence le pasteur jusqu'à la folie et à la mort.Le premier des grands romans américains, la clef d'une sensibilité nationale toujours partagée entre la tentation du scandale et le démon de la culpabilité.

La Lettre écarlate

Nathaniel Hawthorne's THE SCARLET LETTER reaches to our nation's historical and moral roots for the material of great tragedy. Set in an early New England colony, the novel shows the terrible impact a single, passionate act has on the lives of three members of the community: the defiant Hester Prynne; the fiery, tortured Reverend Dimmesdale; and the obsessed, vengeful Chillingworth.With THE SCARLET LETTER, Hawthorne became the first American novelist to forge from our Puritan heritage a universal classic, a masterful exploration of humanity's unending struggle with sin, guilt and pride. Set in Puritan Massachusetts Bay Colony during the years 1642 to 1649, the novel tells the story of Hester Prynne who conceives a daughter through an affair and then struggles to create a new life of repentance and dignity. Containing a number of religious and historic allusions, the book explores themes of legalism, sin, and guilt.The Scarlet Letter was one of the first mass-produced books in America. It was popular when first published and is considered a classic work today. It inspired numerous film, television, and stage adaptations.

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