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Pubblicato nel 1850, "La lettera scarlatta" è uno dei più importanti romanzi nordamericani dell'Ottocento. Nelle intenzioni dell'autore esso doveva rappresentare al meglio lo spirito puritano dell'epoca coloniale americana. Nella società puritana la libertà dell'individuo coincideva con il bene della comunità, che doveva essere purificata da ogni elemento estraneo, considerato al soldo di Satana. Per questa ragione le autorità imponevano stili di vita improntati a un inflessibile rigore morale.

The narrative of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Young Goodman Brown unfolds like a horror film, as the pious protagonist goes to an appointment in the woods near the town of Salem. The author’s use of tongue-in-cheek humor serves to intensify the ultimate horror of the story. One by one, a series of revelations shakes Brown to the core.

Dr. Heidegger invites four elderly friends to his macabre study. He claims to his friends to have found liquid from the fountain of youth! The friends are skeptical, but choose to drink the liquid anyway.

Hester Prynne stands defiantly on a scaffold before hostile Puritans in 17th century Boston, Massachusetts. The baby in her arms and the bright scarlet letter A on her gown are evidence and punishment for the shame she has brought on her religious neighbours. Will Hester continue to conceal the name of the husband who sent her away from Europe years before as well as that of the father of her baby? Will the husband get his revenge on the man who has shamed him? Will that man admit his past and join Hester and her daughter, Pearl?

In The Wedding Knell, Mrs Dabney (a woman who married and was widowed twice) is going to be marrying Mr Ellenwood, a 65-year-old who had been attracted to Dabney in the past. When Mrs. Dabney enters the church for the wedding, the bell let out a deep knell, usually reserved for funerals. The bell continued to ring until the groom arrived. The groom arrived with a funeral precession, and claimed that Mrs Dabney's youth was given to other husbands, and he was forced to live an unhappy life because he couldn't have her.

A good story about an actor who commits murder and then tries to convince the police that he's insane

A man promises to bury his dying friend, but fails to keep his promise. A strange revenge.

Esta versión de La Letra Escarlata es la más barata que también tiene audio de calidad superior. Nosotros editamos el audio para su placer. Usamos procesos de la computadora y trabajo manual para crear una experiencia buena de volumen y calidad sin ruidos malos. ¡Es nuestro distinto placer presentarle nuestra versión de La Letra Escarlata por Nathaniel Hawthorne, narrado por Luna Sanchez!

The famous story of a mysterious nighttime journey where Young Goodman Brown contends with elderly witches, devil worshipers, a Black Mass, and a showdown with the Devil himself. Like so many of Nathaniel Hawthorne's short stories and novels, "Young Goodman Brown" takes place in Puritan New England, specifically in Salem, Massachusetts, during the infamous witch trials, during which dozens of women and men were accused of witchcraft and executed in grisly fashion.

Being an English author in a new and different culture seems to work its magic when these two are placed together in the same spot with a rich vocabulary; ideas seem more fully formed and characters have another edge to their existence. For the outsider looking in, more can be revealed and shared with ourselves.

Dive into the enchanting world of Twice Told Tales, a captivating collection of short stories by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Originally published in two volumes, the first in 1837 and the second in 1842, these tales were previously featured in various magazines and annuals, which inspired their title. Experience the timeless themes and rich narratives that have fascinated readers for generations. (Introduction by Wikipedia)

Step into the haunting world of The House of the Seven Gables, a foreboding mansion steeped in dark history, where fraudulent dealings, witchcraft accusations, and tragic deaths linger in the air. Hepzibah Pyncheon, the dignified yet financially struggling resident, opens a shop in a side room to support her brother Clifford, who is returning from twenty-five years in prison for murder. She resolutely declines any help from her unpleasant wealthy cousin, Judge Jaffrey Pyncheon. Just when hope seems dim, the charming young Phoebe arrives, quickly becoming a beacon of light in their lives, ...

The sins of one generation reverberate through the next, becoming an inescapable burden. Nathaniel Hawthornes poignant moral from the Preface of The House of the Seven Gables sets the stage for a tale steeped in family curses and haunting legacies. The somber weight of the titular mansion looms over the Pyncheon family, whose ancestor exploited the chaos of the Salem witch trials to seize the land upon which their home stands. As a consequence, a wronged landowner, condemned as a witch, cursed the Pyncheons until they could atone for their ancestors misdeeds. Fast forward nearly two centuries,...

In The Blithedale Romance, we delve into the lives of four central characters navigating the complexities of Blithedale, a communal farm that serves as a precursor to the communes that emerged in the 1960s. Inspired by Nathaniel Hawthornes own experiences at a similar farm in 1841, this story explores the interplay between individual desires and collective living against the backdrop of the Industrial Revolution. The characters, driven by the Transcendental ideals of self-discovery and intuition, seek to liberate humanity from societal constraints, all while grappling with the daily challenges...

In Legends, Lore, & Longings, a curated treasury of short fiction, classic American authors spin tales that blur the line between myth and memory, past and present.

In this quiet chamber of spoken pages, the works of Nathaniel Hawthorne are restored to their living breath. Here you will find full-length readings drawn from shadowed forests, scarlet emblems, and the hidden chambers of the human heart. Tales where conscience walks beside mystery, and every whispered sentence carries the weight of another age.Listen, and wander slowly through stories shaped by solitude, moral struggle, and the faint glow of lantern-light, as though the past itself had found a voice once more.

In this timeless tale, we follow Hester Prynne, a young woman who finds herself embroiled in scandal after conceiving a child while her husband is lost at sea. The strict Puritan leaders of her Boston community force her to wear a scarlet letter A as a mark of shame for her adultery. Despite the pressure, Hester steadfastly refuses to reveal the identity of her lover, leading to devastating consequences for them both. The narrative begins with a fascinating glimpse into the Salem Custom-house, where Nathaniel Hawthorne was inspired to pen this classic story. Summary by Cori Samuel.

Set in the stark, judgmental landscape of seventeenth-century Salem, Massachusetts, a Puritan settlement, the tale unfolds around Hester Prynne. As she emerges from the town prison, her infant daughter Pearl cradled in her arms, Hester bears the heavy weight of the scarlet letter A emblazoned on her chest. This mark signifies her act of adultery—a public emblem of her sin that will haunt her for all to see. Despite the shame and scorn she faces, Hester remains steadfast in her silence, refusing to disclose the identity of her lover. The scarlet letter becomes both her punishment and a ...

Set in the enchanting city of Padua during an elusive past, Rappaccinis Daughter tells the tale of Giovanni, a young scholar drawn to the mysterious Beatrice, the stunning daughter of the reclusive scientist Dr. Rappaccini. Isolated within her father’s treacherous garden, overflowing with poisonous flora, Beatrice captivates Giovanni, leading him to defy warnings from his mentor, Professor Baglioni, about the dangers lurking within Rappaccinis world. As their forbidden love blossoms, the perilous consequences of their connection unfold.

Dive into the intriguing world of Dr. Grimshawe, an eccentric spider-cultivator whose life is entwined with a mysterious, all-encompassing web of secrets. Loosely inspired by the renowned author Nathaniel Hawthorne, this tale explores the complexities of obsession and creativity. Although Hawthorne deemed the work unfinished, it was published posthumously by his son Julian, revealing a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a literary genius. Summary by Michele Eaton.