About the book
Of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s insight into the Puritan’s simultaneous need for fulfillment and self-destruction, D. H. Lawrence wrote, “Nathaniel knew disagreeable things in his inner soul. He was careful to send them out in disguise.” By means of artfully crafted and compelling tales, Hawthorne explored the destinies and concerns of early American settlers and citizens. In several of the stories in this collection, characters who hold themselves apart from their fellow man fall prey to the corroding desires of lust for perfection. Then they unwittingly commit evils—against themselves and others—in the name of pride. Edgar Allan Poe noted of Hawthorne’s writing: “Every word tells, and there is not a word which does not tell.”
Editions of The Celestial Railroad and Other Stories
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451530202
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451501530
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451504012
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451508881
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451510860
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451513014
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451514615
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451516411
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451517845
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451522139
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101099889
Read an Excerpt
Of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s insight into the Puritan’s simultaneous need for fulfillment and self-destruction, D. H. Lawrence wrote, “Nathaniel knew disagreeable things in his inner soul. He was careful to send them out in disguise.” By means of artfully crafted and compelling tales, Hawthorne explored the destinies and concerns of early American settlers and citizens. In several of the stories in this collection, characters who hold themselves apart from their fellow man fall prey to the corroding desires of lust for perfection. Then they unwittingly commit evils—against themselves and others—in the name of pride. Edgar Allan Poe noted of Hawthorne’s writing: “Every word tells, and there is not a word which does not tell.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Celestial Railroad and Other Stories about?
Of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s insight into the Puritan’s simultaneous need for fulfillment and self-destruction, D. H. Lawrence wrote, “Nathaniel knew disagreeable things in his inner soul. He was careful to send them out in disguise.” By means of artfully crafted and compelling tales, Hawthorne explored the destinies and concerns of early American settlers and citizens. In several of the stories in this collection, characters who hold themselves apart from their fellow man fall prey to the corroding desires of lust for perfection. Then they unwittingly commit evils—against themselves and others—in the name of pride. Edgar Allan Poe noted of Hawthorne’s writing: “Every word tells, and there is not a word which does not tell.”
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Celestial Railroad and Other Stories?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Classic fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of The Celestial Railroad and Other Stories?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780451530202
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Celestial Railroad and Other Stories?
Nathaniel Hawthorne
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Celestial Railroad and Other Stories is available as paperback(ISBN 9780451530202) and paperback(ISBN 9780451501530) and paperback(ISBN 9780451504012) and paperback(ISBN 9780451508881) and paperback(ISBN 9780451510860) and paperback(ISBN 9780451513014) and paperback(ISBN 9780451514615) and paperback(ISBN 9780451516411) and paperback(ISBN 9780451517845) and paperback(ISBN 9780451522139) and ebook(ISBN 9781101099889)
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