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Nathaniel Hawthornes bestloved tales are now available in a revised Norton Critical Edition. This revised Norton Critical Edition brings together twentythree of Hawthornes tales in all their psychological and moral complexity. The Second Edition adds the early biographical sketch Mrs. Hutchinson as well as two tales, The Wives of the Dead and Dr. Heideggers Experiment. Each tale is accompanied by explanatory annotations.The Author on His Work contains the prefaces Hawthorne wrote for the three collections of tales published during his lifetimeThe Old Manse, TwiceTold Tales, and The Snow Image. Also included are pertinent selections from his American Notebooks and relevant letters to, among others, Sophia Peabody, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Margaret Fuller.Criticism offers important contemporary assessments of Hawthornes tales by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Edgar Allan Poe, Margaret Fuller (new to the Second Edition), James Russell Lowell, Herman Melville, and Henry James. Modern criticism is well represented by twelve essaysfour of them new to the Second Editionon the tales central issues. Contributors include Jorge Louis Borges, J. Hillis Miller, Judith Fetterley, Nina Baym, Leo Marx, and Martin Bidney, among others.A Chronology and Selected Bibliography are also included.
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- Q: What are the key features of Nathaniel Hawthorne's Tales: A Norton Critical Edition? A: This edition includes twenty-three of Hawthorne’s best-loved tales, a revised biographical sketch, explanatory annotations for each tale, as well as prefaces he wrote for his collections. It also features selections from his American Notebooks and letters to notable figures.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: The Second Edition of Nathaniel Hawthorne's Tales was published on November 6, 2012.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, the Norton Critical Edition is designed for academic use, featuring critical essays and contextual materials that offer insights into Hawthorne's work.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: Nathaniel Hawthorne's Tales: A Norton Critical Edition has a total of 544 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Can I use this edition for literary analysis? A: Yes, this edition includes contemporary assessments and critical essays that are valuable for literary analysis.
- Q: Who are some of the contributors to the criticism section? A: Contributors include notable figures like Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Edgar Allan Poe, Margaret Fuller, and Jorge Luis Borges.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: Are there any new essays in the Second Edition? A: Yes, the Second Edition includes four new essays in the criticism section, enhancing the existing analysis.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for readers unfamiliar with Hawthorne? A: Yes, the annotations and critical essays provide context and insights that make it accessible for readers new to Hawthorne's work.