A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys (1851) is a children’s book in which Hawthorne rewrites myths from Greek mythology. It was followed by a sequel, Tanglewood Tales for Boys and Girls. The Snow-Image, and Other Twice-Told Tales is the final collection of short stories published by Nathaniel Hawthorne in his lifetime, appearing in 1852. Grandfather’s Chair is a collection of tales on the Puritan History and along with Biographical stories contribute to the historical knowledge of the children.
Excerpt:
’Grandfather, ’ said little Alice, laying her head back upon his arm, ’I am very tired now. You must tell me a story to make me go to sleep.’ ’That is not what story-tellers like, ’ answered Grandfather, smiling. ’They are better satisfied when they can keep their auditors awake.’ (Grandfather’s Chair)
Contents:
Twice-Told Tales (1837)
Grandfather’s Chair (1840)
Biographical Stories
Wonder Book For Girls and Boys (1851)
The Snow Image and Other Twice Told Tales (1852)
Tanglewood Tales For Girls and Boys (1853)
American novelist and short story writer Nathaniel Hawthorne’s (1804-1864) significantly contributed to the Children’s Literature. His ancestors include John Hathorne, the only judge involved in the Salem witch trials who never repented of his actions. Nathaniel later added a ’w’ to make his name ’Hawthorne’ in order to hide this relation.
Excerpt:
’Grandfather, ’ said little Alice, laying her head back upon his arm, ’I am very tired now. You must tell me a story to make me go to sleep.’ ’That is not what story-tellers like, ’ answered Grandfather, smiling. ’They are better satisfied when they can keep their auditors awake.’ (Grandfather’s Chair)
Contents:
Twice-Told Tales (1837)
Grandfather’s Chair (1840)
Biographical Stories
Wonder Book For Girls and Boys (1851)
The Snow Image and Other Twice Told Tales (1852)
Tanglewood Tales For Girls and Boys (1853)
American novelist and short story writer Nathaniel Hawthorne’s (1804-1864) significantly contributed to the Children’s Literature. His ancestors include John Hathorne, the only judge involved in the Salem witch trials who never repented of his actions. Nathaniel later added a ’w’ to make his name ’Hawthorne’ in order to hide this relation.
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Språk Engelska ● Formatera EPUB ● Sidor 320 ● ISBN 9788027201815 ● Filstorlek 5.8 MB ● Ålder 17-14 år ● Utgivare Musaicum Books ● Stad Prague ● Land CZ ● Publicerad 2017 ● Nedladdningsbara 24 månader ● Valuta EUR ● ID 7506423 ● Kopieringsskydd Social DRM
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