The Sister Years (From "Twice Told Tales") by Nathaniel Hawthorne
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"The Sister Years (From 'Twice Told Tales')" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a short story published in 1837. Part of Hawthorne's acclaimed collection, this work emerged during a pivotal period in American literature. The collection, which takes its title from Shakespeare's "King John," gathers previously anonymous magazine pieces that would eventually establish Hawthorne as a writer of genius. These tales showcase his distinctive style—pure, plaintive, and thoughtful—exploring themes with depth and tenderness that
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| Author | Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Sister Years (From "Twice Told Tales") |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twice-Told_Tales |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger. HTML version by Al Haines and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| 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. | 9211 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 415 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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