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100 1 _aHawthorne, Nathaniel,
_d1804-1864
245 1 0 _aBuds and Bird Voices (From "Mosses from an Old Manse")
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosses_from_an_Old_Manse
500 _aRelease date is 2005-11-01
508 _aDavid Widger and Al Haines
520 _a"Buds and Bird Voices (From 'Mosses from an Old Manse')" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a reflective essay written during the early to mid-19th century, encapsulating the themes of nature and renewal. This piece captures the essence of spring as it contrasts with the bleakness of winter, emphasizing the transformative power of the seasons and their effects on the human spirit. Hawthorne explores the beauty of nature and its ability to inspire joy, suggesting that spring brings not only physical rejuvenation to the landscape but also emotional revitalization to those who observe it. In this essay, Hawthorne vividly describes the arrival of spring, detailing the awakening of nature through imagery of blooming flowers, singing birds, and the melting snow. He reflects on the contrasting feelings of melancholy associated with the remnants of winter and the hopefulness of the season's renewal. The essay presents lively descriptions of various birds and their songs, while also contemplating the beauty and decay found in nature. Ultimately, Hawthorne asserts that spring symbolizes a time of renewal and optimism, a refreshing reminder of life's cyclical nature and the enduring spirit of hope amid the inevitable cycles of life and death. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories
653 _aNew England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9224
999 _c51035
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