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Twice-told Tales

Twice-told Tales

Nathaniel Hawthorne

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Legare Street Press
Año de edición:
2023
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Historia
ISBN:
9781020475818
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Few American writers have left a mark on the literary landscape as indelible as Nathaniel Hawthorne. In his famous collection of Twice-Told Tales, Hawthorne spins tales of ghosts, love, and the macabre, in his inimitable style that combines intricate symbolism and finely wrought prose. With haunting themes and unforgettable characters, these stories are among the greatest works of American literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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