The Wives of the Dead by Nathaniel Hawthorne

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Author Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864
Title The Wives of the Dead
(From: "The Snow Image and Other Twice-Told Tales")
Credits David Widger
Summary "The Wives of the Dead" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a short story written in the early 19th century, which falls within the American Romantic literary movement. The narrative explores the themes of grief and the complexities of human emotion, particularly as they relate to love and loss experienced by two sisters who have recently lost their husbands in tragic circumstances. The story unfolds in a simple parlor where two widowed sisters, Mary and Margaret, grapple with their profound sorrow after receiving news of the deaths of their husbands—one a sailor and the other a landsman. As they mourn together, the stark contrast between their experiences of grief becomes evident; Mary maintains a semblance of hope and piety, while Margaret is consumed by despair. Throughout the night, each sister faces her own emotional struggles, punctuated by a series of critical revelations—the joyful news that Mary’s husband has survived the shipwreck, contrasting with Margaret's lingering sorrow. The tale artfully balances these emotions, ultimately highlighting the bittersweet nature of joy and sadness intertwined in the human experience. (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
Subject Historical fiction, American
Category Text
EBook-No. 9243
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 16, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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