Abjuring the city for a pastoral life, a group of utopians set out to reform a dissipated America. But the group is a powerful mix of competing ambitions and its idealism finds little satisfaction in farmwork. Instead, of changing the world, the members of the Blithedale community individually pursue egotistical paths that ultimately lead to tragedy. Hawthorne's tale both mourns and satirizes a rural idyll not unlike that of nineteenth-century America at large.About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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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

Mais à quelle mystérieuse occupation se livre donc le jeune Owen Warland, horloger de son état, connu pour sa fabuleuse habileté ? Certains prétendent qu'il est à la recherche du mouvement perpétuel. Mais à chaque fois, le résultat de ses nuits de labeur acharné se brise dès que quelqu'un s'en approche. Il connaît le désespoir, la tentation du renoncement. Seule la jeune fille dont il est amoureux devine qu'il essaie d'insuffler la vie dans la matière. Cette nouvelle mi-réaliste mifantastique est bien sûr une parabole sur la création artistique et la place du beau dans ce monde. À travers le personnage de Warland, à la fois sublime et pathétique, incompris et proche de la folie, Hawthorne a livré un portrait de lui-même qui révèle la profondeur de ses tourments intimes.

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Die Stadt Boston ist in der ersten Hälfte des 17. Jahrhunderts streng puritanisch geprägt. Mit Ehebrecherinnen geht die Gesellschaft hart zu Gericht. Die junge Hester Prynne, die während einer langen Abwesenheit ihres Mannes ein Mädchen zur Welt bringt, bekommt die geballte Ablehnung ihrer Umgebung zu spüren: Sie wird an den Pranger gestellt und gezwungen, ein großes rotes A für Adulteress (Ehebrecherin) auf ihrer Kleidung zu tragen. Als ihr Ehemann zurückkehrt, macht er sich unter dem falschen Namen Chillingworth auf die Suche nach dem Vater, um sich an ihm zu rächen. Hester will den Namen nicht nennen. Chillingworth wendet sich bei seiner Suche instinktiv an den Dorfpfarrer Dimmesdale, der tatsächlich der Vater des Kindes ist. Dimmesdale behält sein Geheimnis für sich. Doch seine Gewissensbisse, nicht öffentlich zur Vaterschaft zu stehen, werden immer stärker. Er erwägt, sich zu bekennen.

»Der scharlachrote Buchstabe« von Nathaniel Hawthorne aus dem Jahr 1850 ist ein Klassiker der US-amerikanischen Literatur und wurde sofort nach seinem Erscheinen ein Bestseller. Nathaniel Hawthorne stattete die Handlung mit umfangreicher Symbolik aus. Die Romanvorlage von »Der scharlachrote Buchstabe« wurde mehrfach verfilmt

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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.

The Scarlet Letter

Parti un soir de chez lui en prétextant un voyage, monsieur Wakefield ne revint que vingt ans plus tard. Et ce, comme s'il était parti la veille. À partir de ce fait divers véridique, Nathaniel Hawthorne tente de décrypter ce qui a bien pu pousser Wakefield, homme des plus ordinaires, à ainsi disparaître, volontairement. Hawthorne imagine une série d’événements intérieurs qui ont pu conduire cet homme à imaginer cette mise en scène destinée à sa femme… Durant ces vingt ans, Wakefield a en effet pris un logement dans une rue voisine de sa propre maison… Le texte présente une forme inhabituelle, entre le récit et l’essai. L'auteur ne s'efface pas dans cette tentative d'élucidation mais invite au contraire le lecteur à émettre lui-même des hypothèses. Avec une grande intensité dramatique, il analyse ce qui peut influer, sans que l'on en ait le contrôle, sur le cours d'une vie.

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WHEN a writer calls his work a Romance, it need hardly be observed that he wishes to claim a certain latitude, both as to its fashion and material, which he would not have felt himself entitled to assume had he professed to be writing a Novel. The latter form of composition is presumed to aim at a very minute fidelity, not merely to the possible, but to the probable and ordinary course of man's experience. The former-while, as a work of art, it must rigidly subject itself to laws, and while it sins unpardonably so far as it may swerve aside from the truth of the human heart-has fairly a right to present that truth under circumstances, to a great extent, of the writer's own choosing or creation. If he think fit, also, he may so manage his atmospherical medium as to bring out or mellow the lights and deepen and enrich the shadows of the picture. He will be wise, no doubt, to make a very moderate use of the privileges here stated, and, especially, to mingle the Marvelous rather as a slight, delicate, and evanescent flavor, than as any portion of the actual substance of the dish offered to the public. He can hardly be said, however, to commit a literary crime even if he disregard this caution.

In the present work, the author has proposed to himself-but with what success, fortunately, it is not for him to judge-to keep undeviatingly within his immunities. The point of view in which this tale comes under the Romantic definition lies in the attempt to connect a bygone time with the very present that is flitting away from us. It is a legend prolonging itself, from an epoch now gray in the distance, down into our own broad daylight, and bringing along with it some of its legendary mist, which the reader, according to his pleasure, may either disregard, or allow it to float almost imperceptibly about the characters and events for the sake of a picturesque effect.

The House of the Seven Gables

Parti un soir de chez lui en prétextant un voyage, monsieur Wakefi eld ne revint que vingt ans plus tard. comme s'il était parti la veille. À partir de ce fait divers véridique, Nathaniel Hawthorne tente de décrypter ce qui a bien pu pousser Wakefi eld, homme des plus ordinaires, à ainsi disparaître volontairement, à l'insu de sa femme. Durant ces vingt ans, Wakefi eld a pris un logement dans une rue voisine de sa propre maison. De forme inhabituelle, ce texte se situe entre le récit et l'essai.
L'auteur ne s'e° ace pas dans cette tentative d'élucidation mais invite au contraire le lecteur à émettre lui-même des hypothèses. Avec une grande intensité dramatique, il analyse ce qui peut infl uer, sans que l'on en ait le contrôle, sur le cours d'une vie.

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