The Hawthorne, Nathaniel 1804-1864 creator text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Intelligence Office (From 'Mosses from an Old Manse')" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a short story published in 1844. Part of Hawthorne's collection *Mosses from an Old Manse*, this allegorical tale explores the darker aspects of human nature that characterize much of his work. Like other stories in the collection, it reflects Hawthorne's trademark style—what Herman Melville called "the blackness of darkness" beneath bright surfaces. The story emerged during Hawthorne's years at the Old Manse, a productive period that yielded some of his most enigmatic and morally complex fiction. (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/9229 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9229 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133230.0 9229