The Blithedale Romance by Nathaniel Hawthorne

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Author Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864
Title The Blithedale Romance
Note Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Blithedale Romance" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around Miles Coverdale, a poet who embarks on a social experiment at a utopian community named Blithedale, along with a diverse group of fellow idealists, including the enigmatic Zenobia and the gentle Priscilla. The novel explores themes of idealism, community, and the complexities of human relationships as Coverdale and his companions pursue a vision of a better life away from the constraints of urban society. At the start of the novel, Coverdale reflects on his life and his curiosity about the upcoming venture to Blithedale. He encounters Mr. Moodie, an elderly man with some connection to the community, who expresses a mysterious interest in Zenobia, a key figure in the group. As Coverdale travels through a snowstorm to reach Blithedale, he battles feelings of doubt and self-reflection regarding the decision he has made. The initial scenes set the atmosphere of anticipation and unease, foreshadowing the struggles and philosophical dilemmas the characters will face as they strive for a new beginning in a harsh but hopeful environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Autobiographical fiction
Subject Psychological fiction
Subject Farm life -- Fiction
Subject Massachusetts -- Fiction
Subject Collective farms -- Fiction
Subject Communal living -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 2081
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 31, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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