Mosses from an old manse
Mosses from an Old Manse, published in 1846, collects the tales and sketches Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote while living in the Concord parsonage that gives the book its name. It opens with an essay on the house and its garden, then moves into stories that are now among his best known: The Birthmark, in which a scientist tries to perfect his wife; Young Goodman Brown, a night journey into the Puritan forest; Rappaccini's Daughter, about a poisonous garden in Padua; The Artist of the Beautiful; Roger Malvin's Burial; and the satirical The Celestial Railroad. Hawthorne's subject throughout is the hidden guilt and pride of the human heart, treated with irony and a taste for allegory. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first story is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Mosses from an old manse
Mosses from an old manse by Nathaniel Hawthorne can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is Mosses from an old manse free to read on Vinteuil?
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Is Mosses from an old manse in the public domain?
Yes. Mosses from an old manse by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Mosses from an old manse?
About 10 h 28 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Mosses from an old manse?
Mosses from an old manse by Nathaniel Hawthorne is filed under "Short Stories" in the Vinteuil library.
