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Nathaniel Hawthorne (born Nathaniel Hathorne; 1804-1864) was a 19th century American novelist and short story writer. He is seen as a key figure in the development of American literature for his tales of the nation's colonial history. Hawthorne, like Poe, took a dark view of human nature. His... read more
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- Eustace Bright: Add a description of this character.
- Pandora
- Periwinkle
- Sweet Fern
- Dandelion
- Blue Eye
- Clover
- Huckleberry
- Cowslip
- Bellerophon
- Milkweed
- Plantain
- Buttercup
- Philemon
- Baucis
- Mother Baucis
- Cousin Eustace
- Pegasus
- Perseus
- Primrose
- Mr. Pringle
- Medusa
- Epimetheus
- Hawthorne
- King Polydectes
- Danae
- Marygold
- Squash-blossom
First Sentence edit
The author has long been of opinion that many of the classical myths were capable of being rendered into very capital reading for children.
Table of Contents edit
Preface
Tanglewood Porch: Introductory
THE GORGON'S HEAD
Tanglewood Porch: After the Story
Shadow Brook: Introductory
THE GOLDEN TOUCH
Shadow Brook: After the Story
Tanglewood Playroom: Introductory
THE PARADISE OF CHILDREN
Tanglewood Playroom: After the Story
Tanglewood Fireside: Introductory
THE THREE GOLDEN APPLES
Tanglewood Fireside: After the Story
The Hillside: Introductory
THE MIRACULOUS PITCHER
The Hillside: After the Story
Bald-Summit: Introductory
THE CHIMAERA
Bald-Summit: After the Story
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 2 in Wonder-Book. (standard series)
Followed by Tanglewood Tales.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Nathaniel Hawthorne (Author)
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Publication Date: 1851
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Publication Date: 1851
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Classification edit
- Library of Congress: 67-24235
- Dewey: 398.20938
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