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Set in Puritan Massachusetts Bay Colony during the years 1642 to 1649, the novel tells the story of Hester Prynne who conceives a daughter through an affair and then struggles to create a new life of repentance and dignity. Containing a number of religious and historic allusions, the book explores themes of legalism, sin, and guilt.

Segunda parte de esta serie de Cuentos Clásicos de América del Norte, esta vez con la presencia de tres de los más destacados autores del siglo XIX en este género. Esta recopilación de leyendas y relatos fantásticos transcurre entre las nacientes poblaciones e inhóspitos y misteriosos bosques de la Nueva Inglaterra, a la vista de las Montañas Katskill y las tierras bañadas por el río Hudson. En ellos podemos encontrar criaturas misteriosas, casacas rojas, colonos holandeses, patriotas puritanos, cabañas en la niebla...

Embark on a magical journey with Nathaniel Hawthorne's "A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys." In this delightful collection of Greek myths retold for young readers, Hawthorne weaves together enchanting tales of gods, goddesses, heroes, and fantastical creatures. Each story is filled with adventure, wonder, and valuable life lessons. Through his captivating storytelling, Hawthorne transports listeners to ancient Greece, where they will encounter mythological beings such as Hercules, Pandora, and Medusa.

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter." Set in Puritan New England, this timeless classic delves into themes of sin, guilt, and redemption. The story follows Hester Prynne, a woman branded with a scarlet letter "A" for adultery, as she navigates the complexities of societal judgment and personal redemption. Hawthorne's exquisite prose and rich symbolism bring the characters to life, while exploring the human condition with profound insight.

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of "True Stories from History and Biography" by Nathaniel Hawthorne. This audiobook presents a collection of fascinating and engaging tales drawn from real-life events and notable figures. Hawthorne's exquisite storytelling brings history to life, transporting listeners to different eras and allowing them to witness pivotal moments and the lives of extraordinary individuals.

The Scarlet Letter, published in 1850, is an American novel written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, and generally considered to be his magnum opus. Set in 17th-century Puritan Boston, it tells the story of Hester Prynne, who gives birth after committing adultery, refuses to name the father, and struggles to create a new life of repentance and dignity. Throughout the novel, Hawthorne explores questions of grace, legalism, sin, and guilt.

The story is set in Padua and follows botanist Giacomo Rappaccini’s garden of poisonous plants. A student from the university of Padua falls for a maiden in the luscious garden, but he soon learns some troubling information about his beloved’s true nature.

Esta versión de La Letra Escarlata es la más barata que también tiene audio de calidad superior. Nosotros editamos el audio para su placer. Usamos procesos de la computadora y trabajo manual para crear una experiencia buena de volumen y calidad sin ruidos malos. ¡Es nuestro distinto placer presentarle nuestra versión de La Letra Escarlata por Nathaniel Hawthorne, narrado por Luna Sanchez!

In The Wedding Knell, Mrs Dabney (a woman who married and was widowed twice) is going to be marrying Mr Ellenwood, a 65-year-old who had been attracted to Dabney in the past. When Mrs. Dabney enters the church for the wedding, the bell let out a deep knell, usually reserved for funerals. The bell continued to ring until the groom arrived. The groom arrived with a funeral precession, and claimed that Mrs Dabney's youth was given to other husbands, and he was forced to live an unhappy life because he couldn't have her.

Als alleinstehende Schwangere wird Esther Prynne von der puritanischen Gesellschaft des 17. Jahrhunderts Neu-Englands dazu gezwungen als Zeichen der Sünde den Buchstaben „A“ auf ihren Kleidern zu tragen. Mit ihrem aus England nachgekommenen Ehemann, „Roger Chillingworth“, vereinbart sie, den Namen des Vaters ihrer Tochter „Perle“, den Priester „Dimmesdale“, für sich zu behalten.

Cette "lettre écarlate", cousue sur la poitrine, c'est la marque d'infamie qui désigne la femme adultère aux membres d'une colonie puritaine de Boston, en 1642. Boston, 1642. Dans la petite communauté puritaine, obsédée par la honte et le péché, la trop belle Hester Prynne est reconnue coupable d'adultère et clouée au pilori. Elle devra également porter, sa vie durant, une lettre écarlate : un "A" cousu sur sa poitrine, comme marque d'infamie.

Dans les pages qui suivent, Nathaniel Hawthorne, l'une des plus grandes figures de la littérature américaine, nous offre une version remarquable de l'un des contes les plus connus de la mythologie grecque : la terrifiante et édifiante légende du Minotaure, cette créature moitié homme moitié taureau dont les repas sont composés de victimes humaines.

Listening to great writing is a pleasure unto itself. Sometimes the opening paragraph of a work, or even the first sentence, makes it obvious that you are in the hands of a master, and once venturing a few furtive steps onto the path of prose, no matter what forest it enters, valley it descends, or mountain it scales, you will walk the entire distance.

In una colonia della Nuova Inghilterra del 17esimo secolo, una folla si raduna per le strade. Tutti gli occhi sono puntati sulla giovane Hester Prynne. I paesani puritani sono qui per assistere alla sua punizione. Ma questa cupa scena di umiliazione pubblica è solo l’inizio del percorso di espiazione di Hester. "La lettera scarlatta" parla di come un singolo atto di passione proibita possa cambiare per sempre le vite di tre persone. Considerato il primo romanzo psicologico d'America, il capolavoro di Nathaniel Hawthorne è una stupefacente riflessione sul peccato, la colpa, la vergogna.

Nathaniel Hawthorne fue un novelista y cuentista estadounidense considerado figura clave en el desarrollo de la literatura norteamericana.

More classic ghost stories from the golden age of spookiness. Eight stories by eight great writers, curated for your hair-raising pleasure. Edith Wharton, Ambrose Bierce, Nathaniel Hawthorne and Company weave marvelous spells that whisk you into times and places you never thought you'd experience. Frightful and delightful.

Hester Prynne stands defiantly on a scaffold before hostile Puritans in 17th century Boston, Massachusetts. The baby in her arms and the bright scarlet letter A on her gown are evidence and punishment for the shame she has brought on her religious neighbours. Will Hester continue to conceal the name of the husband who sent her away from Europe years before as well as that of the father of her baby? Will the husband get his revenge on the man who has shamed him? Will that man admit his past and join Hester and her daughter, Pearl?

Nell'estate del 1851 la moglie di Hawthorne, Sophia, parte con le due figlie per far visita ai genitori che vivono nei pressi di Boston. Così, per tre settimane, lo scrittore si ritrova da solo - e all'inizio un po' sgomento - con il figlio Julian, che ha cinque anni ed è un vero "chatterbox", infaticabile produttore di parole e di domande. Hawthorne è schivo, introverso, incline a elaborare storie di memorabile e fascinosa cupezza, come "La lettera scarlatta".

Il giovane Giovanni raggiunge Padova per gli studi universitari ma, non appena si affaccia alla finestra della pensione in cui ha preso residenza, ogni pensiero accademico scompare. Tra i fiori di un bizzarro giardino vi è difatti una splendida rosa: il suo nome è Beatrice, esile e bellissima figlia dell'inquietante dottor Rappaccini. Lei, che rifiuta tutti gli ammiratori, sembra più che favorevole al delicato corteggiamento di Giovanni. Ma in molti avvisano il ragazzo, esortandolo a stare alla larga dalla splendida fanciulla: il padre non esita di fronte a nulla in nome della scienza.

As she emerges from the prison of a Puritan New England town, Hester Prynne defies the dark gloom much as the rose blooms against the prison door. With her illegitimate baby, Pearl, clutched in her arms and the letter A - the mark of an adulteress - embroidered in scarlet thread on her breast, Hester holds her head high as she faces the malice and scorn of the townsfolk. Her powerful, bittersweet story is an American classic that continues to touch the hearts of modern readers with its timeless themes of guilt, passion and repentance.