Sketches from Memory (From "Mosses from an Old Manse") by Nathaniel Hawthorne

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Author Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864
Title Sketches from Memory (From "Mosses from an Old Manse")
Note Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits David Widger and Al Haines
Summary "Sketches from Memory (From 'Mosses from an Old Manse')" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a collection of essays and sketches written during the early to mid-19th century, reflecting Hawthorne's romantic and introspective style. The book primarily explores themes of memory, natural beauty, and human experience, with a focus on Hawthorne's impressions of the American landscape, especially the White Mountains and the Grand Canal. It provides insight into the author's personal reflections and observations, and his nuanced understanding of the connection between nature and human emotion. In this collection, Hawthorne describes his travels through the White Mountains and along the Grand Canal, capturing the awe-inspiring beauty of the landscape and the diverse characters he encounters. The first part illustrates the majesty of the mountains, where he depicts a vivid journey through the Notch, reflecting on the power of nature and its historical significance to early settlers and Native Americans. He shares whimsical details about fellow travelers, including a mineralogist and a group of tourists, while also recounting myths and legends tied to the mountain scenery. The second section delves into the experience of traveling on the canal, where he paints both a humorous and melancholic picture of life along the waterway, confronting themes of civilization, nature, and the passage of time. Overall, the sketches offer rich observations and a contemplative lens on the beauty and struggles of the human condition intertwined with the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject New England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 9233
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 9, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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