“I used to visit and revisit it a dozen times a day, and stand in deep contemplation over my vegetable progeny with a love that nobody could share or conceive of who had never taken part in the process of creation. It was one of the most bewitching sights in the world to observe a hill of beans thrusting aside the soil, or a rose of early peas just peeping forth sufficiently to trace a line of delicate green.”
Quote by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Work
Complete Short Stories of Nathaniel Hawthorne (Illustrated Edition): Over 120 Short Stories Including Rare Sketches From Magazines of the Renowned American Author of
The Complete Short Stories of Nathaniel Hawthorne (Illustrated Edition) is a curated compilation of the author's most celebrated short stories. This collection offers readers a rich exploration of Hawthorne's narrative style and thematic concerns, featuring rare sketches from his time in magazines. The stories delve into the complexities of human nature, moral dilemmas, and the American experience, reflecting the author's profound understanding of the human condition. more
Author
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American novelist known for his Gothic novels and romantic works. His writings often delve into themes of morality and sin, influenced by his family history and Puritan background. more
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