The Hawthorne, Nathaniel 1804-1864 creator text utu 2006 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) The great stone face -- The ambitious guest -- The great carbuncle -- Sketches from memory. Release date is 2006-02-26 Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer and David Widger 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 PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1916 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1916 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133051.0 1916