The Hawthorne, Nathaniel 1804-1864 creator text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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 Original publication data not identified Short stories New England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9221 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9221 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133230.0 9221