Nathaniel Hawthorne 
The Hall of Fantasy (From ‘Mosses from an Old Manse’) 

‘The Hall of Fantasy (From ‘Mosses from an Old Manse’)’ by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a short story from the beloved American author. In this allegorical tale, the narrator and his companions visit a fantasy hall where they meet writers and other artists, and civilization makers from history. Through this story, Hawthorne doesn’t pass judgment but rather warns that falling into one’s fantasies too much can risk one’s ability to live fully.