“No author, without a trial, can conceive of the difficulty of writing a romance about a country where there is no shadow, no antiquity, no mystery, no picturesque and gloomy wrong, nor anything but a commonplace prosperity, in broad and simple daylight, as is happily the case with my dear native land.”
Novels are a diverse genre of literature that encompasses a wide range of styles and themes. They often feature complex characters and intricate plots, and can be set in various historical or contemporary settings. This genre includes works such as epics, romances, and thrillers, each with its own unique characteristics and appeal. more
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
“Mankind are earthen jugs with spirits in them.”
“This world owes all its forward impulses to people ill at ease.”
“Trusting no man as his friend, he could not recognize his enemy when the latter actually appeared.”
“Death was too definite an object to be wished for or avoided.”
“Oh, to be home again, home again, home again! Under the apple-boughs, down by the mill!”
“Who has words at the right moment?”