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In this book's introduction, an autobiographical account of the author's years as an American Custom House official, Hawthorne describes how he came across a parchment from which fell a fraying piece of fabric, fantastically embroidered and inscribed with the scarlet letter A. He found himself compelled to tell the story of its owner, Hester Prynne, a young English woman who had lived in 17th-century Boston at the time when Puritan extremism - that which led to the infamous witch trials of Salem - was at its height.

Old Dr. Heidigger calls a few of his friends together to try a new "elixer of life" designed to make them all young again. The results are not what any of them had bargined for and, as is often the case with Hawthorne, the story teaches a valuable lesson.

There is something about the number 3. The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two. Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three's a crowd may be too many, except when it's a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes.

The Marble Faun is Nathaniel Hawthornes most captivating romance, set against the backdrop of a fantastical Italy just before the American Civil War. This enchanting tale weaves together elements of fable, pastoral beauty, Gothic intrigue, and travelogue. Inspired by the Faun of Praxiteles during a visit to a Roman sculpture gallery in the spring of 1858, Hawthorne delves into timeless themes of guilt and the Fall of Man. The story revolves around four intriguing characters Miriam, a stunning painter likened to Eve and pursued by a shadowy figure; Hilda, an innocent copyist reminiscent of the ...

Dive into this posthumous collection of captivating stories, sketches, and essays by the renowned New England author Nathaniel Hawthorne. Dolliver Romance, the titular piece, is an intriguing unfinished manuscript that was lovingly prepared for publication after Hawthornes passing. It tells the enchanting tale of an elderly man who, under the care of a small child, consumes a magical tincture that revitalizes his youth. The collection also includes fantastical narratives like The Ancient Ring, a legend of a cursed ring, and Graves a Goblins, a poignant and humorous story told from a ghosts ...

Here, in my cabin in the Canadian wilderness, the fire is lit and the night is still. Together we will explore a curated collection of stories designed to be a sanctuary for the stressed and the sleepless. Stories that wander through the documented truths of historical events, the gentle wisdom of timeless fables, and fictional tales crafted for the quiet hours. Every episode is a high-fidelity "gentle landing." Grounded in the atmosphere of the North, it aims to help you let go of the day and find your way back to stillness. Step inside, and let the world go quiet. I'm Jacob Hawthorne

Eine Frau besucht spätabends die Baker Street, weil ihr Mann spurlos verschwunden ist; im Gepäck den Durchschlag eines ominösen Briefs. Er ist an eine gewisse Alba adressiert. Handelt es sich um einen gewöhnlichen Fall von Ehebruch oder steckt mehr dahinter?

Ein frischvermähltes Ehepaar wendet sich an Holmes und Watson, um Licht in eine dunkle Familienangelegenheit zu bringen: Mehrere Verwandte der jungen Mrs Bedford sind unter ungeklärten Umständen verstorben. Das Problem nur: Die Todesfälle liegen Jahrzehnte zurück; einzige Informationsquelle ist eine Handvoll Briefe.

London, 22. Juni 1896 - während die ganze Stadt das 60-jährige Thronjubiläum von Queen Victoria feiert, wird aus einer Ausstellung am Stadtrand ein kleines Schmuckstück entwendet. Vieles an dem Fall ist rätselhaft: Warum gerade dieses Objekt? Und wie ist der Dieb überhaupt in das Gebäude gelangt? Miss Adler konfrontiert Holmes und Watson schließlich mit einer abenteuerlichen Erklärung - doch wäre ein solcher Tathergang überhaupt möglich.

Ein bereits vor Monaten Verstorbener dringt in ein angesehenes Londoner Anwesen ein - dessen Hausherr wird daraufhin tot aufgefunden. Eine Geistergeschichte und damit Stoff für die Klatschpresse oder doch ein Fall für Sherlock Holmes? Könnte es sich beim Tod des Verdächtigen um einen Irrtum handeln? Holmes, Watson und Adler ermitteln, aber alle Spuren verlaufen zunächst im Sande.

Als am Londoner Hafen ein Schiff auftaucht, von dessen Besatzung jede Spur fehlt, ruft dies umgehend Holmes und Watson auf den Plan. Wie sich herausstellt, hatte der Schoner Elfenbein aus dem Kongo anliefern sollen, doch die Frachtgutkisten sind allesamt nur halb befüllt.

Ein Sprengstoffanschlag auf eine Bibliothek, bei dem ein prominenter Parlamentsabgeordneter verletzt wird, erschüttert die Londoner Öffentlichkeit - Watsons Ehefrau Mary, die in der Bibliothek als Aufsicht tätig ist, entgeht ihm nur knapp. Für Presse und Polizei ist schnell klar: Der anarchistische Terror, der derzeit den Kontinent erschüttert, hat England erreicht. Sherlock Holmes verfolgt indessen eine andere Spur, bei der bald ein verrückter alter Vogelkundler in den Fokus rückt.

Nathaniel Hawthorne schrieb diesen Text ursprünglich als Vorwort für einen Band mit Erzählungen. Autobiografische Gedankenreise und beeindruckende Landschaftsbeschreibungen gehen in dem virtuosen und erstaunlich modern anmutenden Erzählessay Hand in Hand. Ein literaturhistorisches Juwel. Regie: Michael Utz. Der Originaltext The Old Manse erschien erstmals 1846 als Vorwort des Bandes "Mosses from an Old Manse".

The Scarlet Letter: A Romance, an 1850 novel, is a work of historical fiction written by American author Nathaniel Hawthorne. The book is considered to be his "masterwork." Set in 17th-century Puritan Massachusetts Bay Colony, during the years 1642 to 1649, it tells the story of Hester Prynne, who conceives a daughter through an affair and struggles to create a new life of repentance and dignity. Throughout the book, Hawthorne explores themes of legalism, sin, and guilt.

Famous Dutch architect Sven van der Meer, has just completed the greatest achievement of his professional life - the design and construction of The Spire, Chicago's tallest, most controversial skyscraper. But a shameful secret threatens to destroy his prestigious career - he's losing his eyesight. Now, he's run out of time and the only woman qualified to help maintain his charade of invincibility is also the one woman who despises him and The Spire. And he's fairly certain she's hiding something as well.

In the mid 1800s, Pyncheon is still a revered namesake in Salem, with the gloomy Pyncheon mansion serving as a stark reminder of the family's upper class history. However, the house - unique for its seven gables - has a dark and deadly past. Its current occupant, the older and unmarried Hepzibah Pyncheon, is all but destitute and unwilling to accept any assistance from her wealthy but unrelenting cousin, Judge Jaffrey Pyncheon.

A young couple, David and Esther, either witnessed, or dreamed that they witnessed, the return of long dead inhabitants of a Connecticut town for the period of one hour. “Perhaps they fell asleep together, and, united as their spirits were by close and tender sympathies, the same strange dream might have wrappt them in its shadowy arms.” They “seemed” to see unknown people, who wore clothing that “might have been worn by the great-grandparents of the existing generation.”

With Nathaniel Hawthorn's "The Maypole of Merrymount", A Magical Reality Chautauqua Show records a pivotal incident in our earliest American history, with legend and lore casting significant light on our origins. Hawthorne's craft allows us to be present for the birth pangs of our wildly adventurous American enterprise.

The Scarlet Letter, written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, is considered to be one of the greatest examples of true American literature. Its excellency of topic, characterization, and description has made it a permanent part of our history. Set in Salem, Massachusetts in the 1600s, it describes the life of Hester Prynne, a Puritan woman whose existence is marred by sin. The real genius of the book is found in its description.

Beim Diebstahl einer wertvollen Reliquie verweisen die Indizien auf niemand anderen als Holmes selbst. Ist der geniale Detektiv womöglich dem Wahnsinn verfallen? Holmes erhofft sich Hilfe von einem jungen Wiener Arzt und bekommt sie - wenn auch auf andere Weise als gedacht...