Hawthorne, Nathaniel 1804-1864 creator text utu 1996 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Twice-Told Tales" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a short story collection published in two volumes in 1837 and 1842. These previously anonymous stories, originally published in magazines and annuals, showcase Hawthorne's distinctive voice and literary artistry. The collection drew praise from literary figures like Longfellow, who called it a work of genius, though it initially struggled commercially. Edgar Allan Poe recognized Hawthorne's originality while critiquing his use of allegory, ultimately declaring him a writer of "indisputable genius." (This is an automatically generated summary.) The gray champion -- The wedding knell -- The minister's black veil -- The Maypole of Merry Mount -- The gentle boy -- Mr. Higginbotham's catastrophe -- Wakefield -- The great carbuncle -- David Swan -- The hollow of the three hills -- Dr. Heidegger's experiment -- Legends of the Province House: Howe's masquerade. Edward Randolph's portrait. Lady Eleanore's mantle. Old Esther Dudley -- The ambitious guest -- Peter Goldthwaite's treasure -- The Shaker bridal -- Endicott and the Red Cross. Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twice-Told_Tales Release date is 1996-04-01 Produced by Charles Keller. HTML version by Al Haines. Original publication data not identified Short stories New England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Historical fiction, American PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/508 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/508 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133032.0 508