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100 1 _aHawthorne, Nathaniel,
_d1804-1864
245 1 0 _aSketches from Memory :
_b(From: "The Doliver Romance and Other Pieces: Tales and Sketches")
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
505 0 _aThe inland port -- Rochester -- A night scene.
508 _aDavid Widger and Al Haines
520 _a"Sketches from Memory" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a collection of reflective essays that offers rich vignettes and observations, likely written in the early to mid-19th century. Set against the backdrop of American locales, this work takes readers through Hawthorne's intricate meditations on life, society, and the human condition in the context of the burgeoning nation. The likely topic revolves around the interplay of memory, landscape, and the diversity of people in the early American settlements. In "Sketches from Memory," Hawthorne presents a series of evocative observations based on his travels to various towns, such as Burlington and Rochester, capturing the essence of these locations and their inhabitants. The essays blend personal reflection with social commentary, exploring themes like the immigrant experience, particularly focusing on Irish laborers, and the contrasts between the pastoral and urban landscapes. Through his keen eye, Hawthorne portrays vivid scenes—including bustling markets, the allure of natural beauty, and the struggles of the marginalized—intensifying the emotional depth of his sketches. Each vignette serves both as an exploration of the places he visits and an introspective journey, revealing insights into human ambition and folly amid the realities of early American life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEssays
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9246
999 _c51057
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