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Selected Tales and Sketches

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SKU: 9780140390575

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Explore early American consciousness through Nathaniel Hawthorne’s captivating tales, delving into Puritanism, Native American history, and the Revolution. These meticulously crafted stories, written between the 1820s and 1840s, offer a unique and often unorthodox perspective on America’s past. Experience the thematic foundation of Hawthorne’s renowned novels, including “The Scarlet Letter” and “The House of the Seven Gables,” in this essential collection. “Selected Tales and Sketches” by Nathaniel Hawthorne (ISBN: 9780140390575) is a must-read for fans of American literature.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780140390575
  • Publisher: Penguin Books
  • Publisher Imprint: Penguin Books
  • Depth: 25
  • Height: 193 mm
  • No of Pages: 440
  • Series Title: Penguin Classics
  • Weight: 385 gr
  • ISBN-10: 014039057X
  • Publisher Date: 03 Mar 1987
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Edition: Reprint
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 33 mm
  • Width: 130 mm

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Weight 0.5 kg

20 reviews for Selected Tales and Sketches

  1. Arya Kalia

    Found it insightful to read about early American society.

  2. Afnas

    Recommended book for fans of American literature.

  3. Shreya Garg

    Not my favorite Hawthorne. The sketches felt incomplete, but some tales were brilliant.

  4. Vibhu Vibhor Tiwari

    Mixed feelings. Some tales were masterful, others less so. A varied collection.

  5. Parvez Khalek

    Enjoyed the historical context, but some stories were a bit dry. Still a good read.

  6. Vimlesh Pathak

    Some stories were great, while others were uninteresting.

  7. Ishita Khanna

    Collection is a fascinating read, with some reservation.

  8. Yash Dabee

    Masterful storyteller. Love the book.

  9. Aman Kumar

    Hawthorne’s prose is beautiful, but some stories felt a bit slow-paced. Overall, a decent collection.

  10. Premkanth Karumanchi

    A great introduction to Hawthorne’s style and themes. Highly recommended!

  11. Sufiyan Adam

    Captivating and insightful. A wonderful book.

  12. Karan Premanand Chikate

    Enjoyed some of stories. Others were hard to understand.

  13. Ashish Kumar

    Worth a read for those who enjoy old classics.

  14. Shivam Swami

    Captivating and insightful. Hawthorne’s exploration of the past is truly remarkable.

  15. Sara Negi

    Loved the thematic connections to his later novels! Some stories were more engaging than others.

  16. Tejaswini Sharma

    A must-read for Hawthorne fans. Explores themes apparent in his later work.

  17. Prashant Choudhary

    Hawthorne at his finest! Dark, thought-provoking, and beautifully written.

  18. Nitish Kumar

    Some of the stories felt incomplete.

  19. Anand Shukla

    Not a page-turner but good read.

  20. Aditya Kumar Jaiswal

    A fascinating glimpse into early American thought. A bit dense at times, but worth the effort.

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