Twice Told Tales

Name: Twice Told Tales
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ISBN: 9783842442900

✍️ Nathaniel Hawthorne

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4.5

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

Hawthorne's collection of gothic short stories revisiting familiar tales through a supernatural lens.

This volume gathers Nathaniel Hawthorne's short fiction, emphasizing themes of guilt, isolation, and the supernatural. The stories often feature characters burdened by past sins or haunted by unseen forces. 'The Minister's Veil' illustrates the weight of hidden shame, while 'P.' examines the persistence of memory. The text reflects Hawthorne’s deep engagement with Puritan history and moral philosophy. It is not a novel but a curated selection of narratives designed to unsettle and provoke thought. The Tredition Classics series ensures these public domain works remain available in physical form. Support for this edition helps non-profit literature projects preserve world literature.

Key Themes

guilt and redemption hidden sin supernatural folklore

Literary Context

This book belongs to the Tredition Classics series, which publishes public domain works in print. The series supports non-profit literature projects that aim to save amazing works from oblivion. It represents a commitment to keeping classic literature accessible worldwide through physical copies.

Difficulty

●●● Challenging

Recommended For Fans Of

H.P. Lovecraft · Edgar Allan Poe · Mary Shelley · The Goonies

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Horror Fiction

🏛 Tredition Classics 📅 2011 📖 357 pages 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9783842442900

📝 Description: Twice Told Tales

Nathaniel Hawthorne, a writer known for his focus on Puritan New England and moral complexity, presents Twice Told Tales in this Tredition Classics edition. The volume collects short stories that revisit familiar narratives through a supernatural lens. Readers encounter tales where the ordinary world bleeds into the eerie, reflecting Hawthorne’s signature gothic style. The publisher notes that this series aims to keep public domain literature accessible in print. By purchasing this copy, readers support non-profit projects dedicated to preserving these works from obscurity. The book contains stories such as 'The Hollow of the Three Hills,' which deals with guilt and redemption, and 'The Minister's Veil,' exploring hidden sin and isolation. Other included tales are 'P.' and 'Ruth,' examining memory and loss, and 'The Gentle Boy,' focusing on prejudice and identity. The collection draws on American folklore and gothic traditions, offering a window into 19th-century literary sensibilities. It suits readers interested in classic horror and supernatural fiction who appreciate dense, atmospheric prose. Those seeking fast-paced modern thrillers may find the pacing deliberate. This edition provides a tangible connection to Hawthorne’s original vision without digital intermediaries.

💎 Our verdict on Twice Told Tales

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Horror Reads editorial team

Horror desk

This collection excels in weaving familiar tales through a supernatural lens, creating an eerie atmosphere where the ordinary world bleeds into the uncanny. Hawthorne’s signature style shines in stories exploring hidden sin and isolation, such as 'The Minister's Veil.' The prose is dense and deliberate, rewarding readers who enjoy slow-burn psychological horror over modern thriller pacing. It suits classic horror aficionados and those fascinated by 19th-century literary sensibilities. While not for casual readers seeking quick thrills, it provides a profound window into moral philosophy and Puritan history. The physical format ensures accessibility to these public domain works, making it a valuable addition for serious collectors of gothic short fiction.

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers seeking a tangible connection to classic horror and supernatural fiction will find this volume essential. Hawthorne’s dense, atmospheric prose offers an immersive experience for those who appreciate literary depth over fast-paced action. The collection is ideal for individuals interested in exploring themes of guilt, isolation, and hidden shame through a gothic lens. By supporting the preservation of public domain works, buyers also contribute to non-profit literature projects. This edition allows enthusiasts to engage with Hawthorne’s original vision without digital intermediaries, providing a unique physical encounter with narratives that unsettle and provoke thought regarding moral complexity and past sins.

⭐ Reader reviews

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Reader rating

4.5

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Horror Reads editorial team

This collection excels in weaving familiar tales through a supernatural lens, creating an eerie atmosphere where the ordinary world bleeds into the uncanny. Hawthorne’s signature style shines in stories exploring hidden sin and isolation, such as 'The Minister's Veil.' The prose is dense and deliberate, rewarding readers who enjoy slow-burn psychological horror over modern thriller pacing. It suits classic horror aficionados and those fascinated by 19th-century literary sensibilities. While not for casual readers seeking quick thrills, it provides a profound window into moral philosophy and Puritan history. The physical format ensures accessibility to these public domain works, making it a valuable addition for serious collectors of gothic short fiction.