Fire Worship (From "Mosses from an Old Manse") by Nathaniel Hawthorne
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"Fire Worship (From 'Mosses from an Old Manse')" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a short story published in 1843. Part of Hawthorne's collection *Mosses from an Old Manse*, this tale exemplifies his allegorical style and exploration of human nature's darker aspects. Like other stories in the collection, it reflects what contemporary critics described as Hawthorne's immersion in tragedy, offering moments of brightness within an overall dusky atmosphere. The work showcases the complex symbolism
that later left even Hawthorne himself uncertain of his original intentions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 |
|---|---|
| Title | Fire Worship (From "Mosses from an Old Manse") |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosses_from_an_Old_Manse |
| Credits | David Widger and Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat 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 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 9223 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Nov 9, 2022 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 483 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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