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100 1 _aHawthorne, Nathaniel,
_d1804-1864
245 1 0 _aOld News :
_b(From: "The Snow Image and Other Twice-Told Tales")
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
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-11-01
508 _aDavid Widger
520 _a"Old News" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a reflective essay written during the late 19th century. This literary work delves into the nature of newspapers and their role in preserving history, exploring the contrast between the ephemeral nature of news and its lasting impact as a record of the past. The book examines how newspapers functioned as a mirror of society, capturing the events, thoughts, and daily lives of people long gone. In "Old News," Hawthorne contemplates the significance of old newspapers, which serve as time capsules that convey the spirit of their era. He describes vividly the social landscape of New England, detailing both mundane and extraordinary events chronicled in the press, from political debates and military exploits to the everyday dealings of its citizens. Through his observations, the author illustrates the transition from the strict Puritanical society to one increasingly influenced by wealth, fashion, and war sentiments during the 18th century. The narrative oscillates between a sense of loss for the past and an appreciation for its complexities, ultimately revealing how the legacies of those who came before continue to shape present identities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories
653 _aNew England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
653 _aHistorical fiction, American
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9239
999 _c51050
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