An Old Woman's Tale by Nathaniel Hawthorne

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Author Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864
Title An Old Woman's Tale
(From: "The Doliver Romance and Other Pieces: Tales and Sketches")
Note Reading ease score: 56.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger and David Widger
Summary "An Old Woman's Tale" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a short story that falls within the genre of fictional narrative, likely written in the early to mid-19th century, a period characterized by Romanticism and an interest in exploring psychological depth through storytelling. The tale revolves around the recollections of a narrator about an elderly woman from their childhood, who spins intricate stories steeped in memory and imagination, addressing themes of nostalgia, community, and the passage of time. The story follows a young couple, David and Esther, who experience a peculiar slumber alongside their village, stirring vast memories and a gathering of their ancestors and community members from the past. As they sit together in a grove, they notice a myriad of familiar yet strange figures appearing in their village, engaged in various activities, dressed in old-fashioned attire. Each character is imbued with a sense of history and connection to the past, juxtaposing David and Esther’s present as they slowly grasp the surreal nature of their experience. The narrative culminates with David's determination to unearth a mystery suggested by their dream, reflecting the theme of exploration and the intertwining of past and present. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Treasure troves -- Fiction
Subject Ghosts -- Fiction
Subject Dreams -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 9251
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 26, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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