Bøger af Nathaniel Hawthorne

Introduction and Notes by Henry Claridge, Senior Lecturer, School of English, University of Kent at Canterbury.This is a troubling story of crime, sin, guilt, punishment and expiation, set in the rigid moral climate of 17th-century New England. The young mother of an illegitimate child confronts her Puritan judges.However, it is not so much her harsh sentence, but the cruelties of slowly exposed guilt as her lover is revealed, that hold the reader enthralled all the way to the book's poignant climax.

First published in 1850, Nathaniel Hawthorne's historical study of guilt and sin has since been lauded as the most important work of fiction by its distinguished author - and a landmark of American literature.

Efter en strid mellem oberst Pyncheon og tømreren Matthew Maule bliver obersten fundet død i sit værelse og kort efter bliver Maule henrettet som troldkarl. Siden da har familien Pyncheon været forbandet og den gamle frk. Hepzibah sidder flere år efter alene i familiens store gamle hus. Folk er bange for hende, og da hun beslutter sig for at åbne en skillingsbutik, er folk mere nysgerrige end begejstrede. Så dukker den unge og ubekymrede Phoebe op, og tingene tager en drejning for Hepzibah, men under overfladen lurer forbandelsen stadig. Da Hepzibahs bror kommer hjem, begynder dommer Pyncheon også at vise sit ansigt i huset igen, og gamle hemmeligheder dukker op til overfladen. Hemmeligheder om forbandelser, hekseri, falske anklager og hemmeligheder om mord. Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864) er en af den amerikanske litteraturs ’founding fathers’, læst og elsket af samtidige forfattere som Edgar Allan Poe og Herman Melville og kanoniseret af eftertiden side om side med disse. Hans værker behandler ofte begreber som menneskets synd og ondskab, og man mærker også tydeligt det sort-romantiske i ‘Huset med de syv gavle’, der ligesom de fleste af hans historier udspiller sig i Massachusetts, hvor Hawthorne selv voksede op.

På Toldboden i Salem finder vores fortæller en gammel frønnet klud. Et falmet, men stadig skarlagenrødt A, der akkompagneres af den tidligere toldinspektør Jonathan Pues optegnelser. Det bliver udgangspunktet for historien om Hester Prynne.‘Det skarlagenrøde bogstav’ tager sin begyndelse i 1642 i det puritanske Boston. Den unge Hester dømmes til at bære bogstavet A, men selvom hun bogstaveligt talt er mærket af sin synd, angrer hun tilsyneladende ikke, og skammens mærke vokser sig på forunderlig vis til et styrkende symbol på Hesters indentitet.Denne udgave er forsynet med et uddybende efterskrift af oversætter Hans-Jørgen Birkmose.Om Charles Dickens’ Spøgelseshistorier (2020):“… kurateret og oversat til fortræffelighed af den danske godfather inden for victoriansk litteratur, Hans-Jørgen Birkmose.”*****BerlingskeEn stramt komponeret og medrivende romance om individets værdighed i åben konfrontation mod konformiteten.

"The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a classic novel set in Puritanical Boston in the mid-17th century. It tells the story of Hester Prynne, a young woman who is publicly shamed and ostracized for having a child out of wedlock. Hester is forced to wear a scarlet "A" on her clothing to signify her status as an adulterer. As she struggles to survive in a Puritanical society that is unforgiving of her sins, Hester is eventually able to redeem herself through her strong will and determination. The novel examines themes of sin, guilt, and repentance in a powerful way."--

After a two-year absence a husband returns to find his wife wearing the scarlet 'A' for Adulteress on her breast. Determined to find her lover, he embarks on a destructive path of revenge. This edition uses the most authoritative text, with a wide-ranging critical introduction.

VINTAGE CLASSICS' AMERICAN GOTHIC SERIESSpine-tingling, mind-altering and deliciously atmospheric, journey into the dark side of America with nine of its most uncanny classics.Hester Prynne is a beautiful young woman. She is also an outcast. In the eyes of her neighbours she has committed an unforgivable sin. Everyone knows that her little daughter, Pearl, is the product of an illicit affair but no one knows the identity of Pearl's father. Hester's refusal to name him brings more condemnation upon her. But she stands strong in the face of public scorn, even when she is forced to wear the sign of her shame sewn onto her clothes: the scarlet letter 'A' for 'Adulteress'

Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1876.

"Fanshawe" is an ancient fiction romance story book written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The story of this book falls to the romance fiction category, which means that it presents viewers with an information of the complicated nature of human relationships and the success of 1's desires. Set in a bucolic New England hamlet, "Fanshawe" follows the identify person, a younger Harvard scholar, as he navigates the turbulent waters of gaining knowledge of and ardour. Hawthorne's story is overflowing with shiny characters and elaborate twists within the plot, as Fanshawe becomes worried in an internet of mysteries and betrayals. At its maximum essential, "Fanshawe" is a novel regarding self-discovery and ethical non secular awakening, as the primary man or woman confronts the effects of his decisions and attempts forgiveness in the face of adversity. Hawthorne's extremely good language and acute expertise of the human psyche make "Fanshawe" a timeless have a look at of the state of humanity. Although Hawthorne in the end renounced "Fanshawe" and it's far now one in every of his less well-known works, the tale offers crucial insights into the author's early fashion of writing and subject preoccupations. Fans of Hawthorne's greater popular works, which include "The Scarlet Letter," are going to find lots to understand on this early masterpiece of American literature."

Sketches and Studies, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable book falls within the genres of Language and Literatures, American and Canadian literature

The Three Golden Apples (From: "A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys"), is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable book falls within the genres of Philosophy, Psychology, Religion, Religion

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This book is a collection of short stories written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, one of America's greatest authors. The stories are filled with Hawthorne's trademark dark romanticism and explore themes of sin, guilt, and redemption. A masterpiece of American literature, this book is not to be missed.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This collection includes all of the works of Nathaniel Hawthorne, one of America's great literary masters. His haunting and evocative tales explore the darkest corners of the human psyche, and his elegant prose is a joy to read. This edition includes an introduction by the editor and a detailed chronology of Hawthorne's life and work.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A delightful collection of short stories from one of America's greatest writers. Hawthorne's vivid imagination and lyrical prose bring to life a variety of characters, from mischievous little boys to love-struck young women. This is a perfect introduction to Hawthorne's work for readers of all ages.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Experience the rich history and culture of New England through the eyes of author Nathaniel Hawthorne in this captivating collection of true stories. From the legends of the first Thanksgiving to the early American struggle for independence, this book is filled with fascinating tales that are both entertaining and educational. Hawthorne's signature storytelling style will transport you back in time to the early days of America.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This early 19th-century magazine, edited by Nathaniel Hawthorne and his sister Elizabeth, aimed to provide readers with a mix of practical advice and engaging stories. Each issue included articles on topics such as medicine, agriculture, and religion, as well as fiction, poetry, and essays. While the specific details covered in these pages may be outdated, the spirit of curiosity and exploration that animates them remains as relevant as ever.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.