01685cam a22003253u 4500 9221 UtSlPG 20260610133230.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 The Old Manse (From "Mosses from an Old Manse") Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosses_from_an_Old_Manse Release date is 2005-11-01 David Widger and Al Haines "The Old Manse (From 'Mosses from an Old Manse')" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is an introductory essay published in 1846. This piece opens Hawthorne's short story collection, named after the historic house where he spent the first three years of his marriage. The work reflects Hawthorne's characteristic exploration of human nature's darker aspects through allegory. Critics noted the author's immersion in tragedy, with only brief moments of brightness breaking through predominantly shadowy themes. The essay introduces tales that Hawthorne himself later admitted he no longer fully understood. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories New England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9221 51032 51032