02731cam a22003493u 4500 1916 UtSlPG 20260610133051.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 The Great Stone Face, and Other Tales of the White Mountains Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-02-26 The great stone face -- The ambitious guest -- The great carbuncle -- Sketches from memory. Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer and David Widger "The Great Stone Face, and Other Tales of the White Mountains" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a collection of fictional tales likely written in the late 19th century. This work revolves around themes of nature's majesty and human aspirations, with a focus on the iconic Great Stone Face in New Hampshire, which serves as a symbol of nobility and virtue. The collection explores various characters shaped by their surroundings and their quests for greatness, with the main character, Ernest, representing hope and the longing for a moral ideal linked to the Great Stone Face. At the start of the book, the opening story introduces a mother and her young son, Ernest, who are captivated by the Great Stone Face, a rock formation that resembles a human visage. As they discuss an old prophecy that foretells the emergence of a noble man bearing a likeness to the Great Stone Face, Ernest's admiration grows. The story then follows Ernest as he grows up with the visage as a guiding presence, infusing his life with noble ideals. As rumors swirl about various wealthy or powerful figures returning to the valley, each claiming connections to the prophecy, Ernest remains steadfast in his hope that the true great man will appear. However, as he observes the characters aspiring to fulfill this prophecy, including the greedy merchant Gathergold, he grapples with the realization that true greatness may take forms that are unrecognized by others, challenging the expectations and beliefs of those around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories Historical fiction, American White Mountains (N.H. and Me.) -- Fiction Old Man of the Mountain (N.H.) -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1916 44026 44026