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The world-class writers featured in this collection are adept at conjuring the depth of passion that surrounds all stories of love and loss. The short story form is perfect for capturing the uplift and dizzying heights that accompany a new object of affection, as well as the queasy unease and bottomless longing of lost loves.

These treasured stories from the most influential authors of the 19th and early 20th centuries are selected for their literary importance as well as their dramatic, oral qualities. Listen to these 10 unabridged classics by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Herman Melville, O. Henry, and Willa Cather.

A finales del siglo XVII, en una pequeña localidad de Nueva Inglaterra, el venerable coronel Pyncheon decide construirse una ostentosa mansión donde un día hubo la cabaña de Mathew Maule, condenado por brujería a morir en el cadalso en un juicio presidido por el coronel. El acusado lo maldijo y el día de la inauguración de la casa, Pyncheon murió repentinamente dejando a sus descendientes la mansión y el infortunio.

Auf der Familie Pyncheon scheint seit der Erbauung ihres Familiensitzes, dem Haus der sieben Giebel, ein Fluch zu lasten, der mit dem plötzlichen mysteriösen Tod des Erbauers, Colonels Pyncheon, seinen Anfang genommen hatte...

Die Gruselkabinett Hörspiel Box 16 beinhaltet die Geschichten: "Der Ring des Thot" von Arthur Conan Doyle, "Rappaccinis Tochter" von Nathaniel Hawthorne, "Besessen" von Robert E. Howard und "Der schreckliche Schädel" von Francis Marion Crawford.

Die Gruselkabinett Hörspiel Box 24 beinhaltet die Geschichten: "Das Haus der sieben Siegel" von Nathaniel Hawthorne, "Tobias Guarnerius" von Charles Rabou, "Madame Mandilips Puppen" von Abraham Merritt.

Tauchen Sie ein in die faszinierende Welt von Nathaniel Hawthorne, einem der bedeutendsten Schriftsteller des 19. Jahrhunderts in Amerika. Seine zeitlosen Erzählungen voller Geheimnis und Romantik fesseln auch heute noch die Leser mit ihren komplexen Handlungssträngen, reichen Symbolen und lebendigen Charakteren. Hawthorne war ein Meister des Geschichtenerzählens mit einer einzigartigen Fähigkeit, die menschliche Psyche zu erforschen und die Komplexitäten menschlicher Emotionen zu vermitteln. Entdecken Sie die Magie von Nathaniel Hawthornes Schreiben und tauchen Sie ein in seine Welt ...

"Rappaccini's Daughter" is a Gothic short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne first published in the December 1844. It is about Giacomo Rappaccini, a medical researcher in Padua, Italy, who grows a garden of poisonous plants. He brings up his daughter to tend the plants, and she becomes resistant to the poisons, but in the process she herself becomes poisonous to others.

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter." Set in Puritan New England, this timeless classic delves into themes of sin, guilt, and redemption. The story follows Hester Prynne, a woman branded with a scarlet letter "A" for adultery, as she navigates the complexities of societal judgment and personal redemption. Hawthorne's exquisite prose and rich symbolism bring the characters to life, while exploring the human condition with profound insight.

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of "True Stories from History and Biography" by Nathaniel Hawthorne. This audiobook presents a collection of fascinating and engaging tales drawn from real-life events and notable figures. Hawthorne's exquisite storytelling brings history to life, transporting listeners to different eras and allowing them to witness pivotal moments and the lives of extraordinary individuals.

Embark on a magical journey with Nathaniel Hawthorne's "A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys." In this delightful collection of Greek myths retold for young readers, Hawthorne weaves together enchanting tales of gods, goddesses, heroes, and fantastical creatures. Each story is filled with adventure, wonder, and valuable life lessons. Through his captivating storytelling, Hawthorne transports listeners to ancient Greece, where they will encounter mythological beings such as Hercules, Pandora, and Medusa.

Duik in de meeslepende wereld van Nathaniel Hawthorne's "De scharlaken letter." Deze tijdloze klassieker speelt zich af in het puriteinse Nieuw-Engeland en onderzoekt thema's als zonde, schuld en verlossing. Het verhaal volgt Hester Prynne, een vrouw die gebrandmerkt is met de scharlaken letter "A" van overspel, terwijl ze de complexiteiten van maatschappelijk oordeel en persoonlijke verlossing doorstaat. Hawthorne's prachtige proza en rijke symboliek brengen de personages tot leven en onderzoeken de menselijke conditie met diepgaand inzicht.

The Scarlet Letter is powerful American story of secret love and sin, of spiritual hypocrisy and moral courage, and of female bravery during a time when women were rarely respected, resonated with readers then and continues to do so now. Set in the staunchly Puritan world of 1600s Boston Hester Prynne has committed adultery and given birth to an illegitimate daughter, Pearl, while her elder husband is away. Refusing to reveal Pearl's father Hester is punished and scorned by the community and forced to wear a red letter "A".Over seven years Hester, Pearl's father, and Hester's estranged husband...

Goodman Brown is a young man who leads a normal and peaceful life with his wife Faith. However one evening, he leaves his wife and heads out to the forest. He has to run an unknown and urgent errand. There, he meets an old man who strangely resembles Brown a lot. Together, they walk deeper in the woods and suddenly Brown hears Faith’s voice coming from an unknown direction. He runs angrily through the forest when he stumbles upon a strange ceremony. Goodman Brown’s adventure through the woods is a symbol for his journey into self-scrutiny.

Owen Warland is a genius who wants to create things and break the limitations set by the society and the people surrounding him. He is deeply misunderstood and he often quits his innovative projects when people advise him to take up something more "practical". After many failed attempts to fit in, he finally breaks away from society and finds peace in nature. Will he finally get to finish the creation of his lifetime and will it all have been in vain? Find out in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s "The Mechanical Butterfly". B. J.

A young traveler is up on a mountain when night falls and he finds shelter with a family that lives nearby. They make friendly conversation and the visitor shares his dreams and goals to achieve great things in life. Their conversation is however interrupted by the sound of rocks falling from the slope. Are they in danger? Find out in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s "The Ambitious Guest". B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories.

Mystisch-metaphysische und göttlich-diabolische Elemente vermengen sich in der Feder des Romantikers der Dunkelheit "Nathaniel Hawthorne". Wenn Sie eine kleine Gänsehaut mit schmunzelnder Seele genießen können, dann sind Sie hier genau richtig, denn folgende 10 Erzählungen versetzen Sie in diese Stimmung.

Sich am Lagerfeuer Geschichten erzählen - so war das damals im Wilden Westen. Aber diese schöne Erzähltradition hat beileibe nicht nur in den USA stattgefunden, auch wenn die vorliegende Sammlung von Kurzgeschichten sämtlich von dort stammt! Mit dabei: "Wie man ein Feuer macht" (J. London), "Die Maske des roten Todes" (E. A. Poe), "Die Eine Million Pfundnote" (M. Twain), "Rip van Winkle" (W. Irving), "David Swan" (N. Hawthorne), "Die Braut kommt nach Yellow Sky" (S. Crane), "Der seltsame Fall des Benjamin Button" (F. S. Fitzgerald).

Als alleinstehende Schwangere wird Esther Prynne von der puritanischen Gesellschaft des 17. Jahrhunderts Neu-Englands dazu gezwungen als Zeichen der Sünde den Buchstaben „A“ auf ihren Kleidern zu tragen. Mit ihrem aus England nachgekommenen Ehemann, „Roger Chillingworth“, vereinbart sie, den Namen des Vaters ihrer Tochter „Perle“, den Priester „Dimmesdale“, für sich zu behalten.

The story begins in seventeenth-century Salem, Massachusetts, then a Puritan settlement. A young woman, Hester Prynne, is led from the town prison with her infant daughter, Pearl, in her arms and the scarlet letter “A” on her breast. The scarlet letter "A" represents the act of adultery that she has committed; it is to be a symbol of her sin for all to see. She will not reveal her lover’s identity, however, and the scarlet letter, along with her public shaming, is her punishment for her sin and her secrecy.