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The Blithedale Romance: A Norton Critical Edition (Norton Critical Editions),New
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This new Norton Critical Edition of Hawthornes innovative 1852 novel helps readers navigate and appreciate its elusive plot, powerful characters, and maddening narrator. This Norton Critical Edition of The Blithedale Romance is based on the Centenary Edition of the Works of Nathaniel Hawthorne, widely considered the best available edition. It is accompanied by explanatory annotations to help readers with Hawthornes many historical and literary references as well as with other possible sources of difficulty in the text.Contexts is thematically organized and includes a rich and varied selection of materials, both public and private, focusing on Hawthornes inspirations for the novel. Included are letters, excerpts from journals, published accounts of Brook Farm and the growth of antebellum social reform, Hawthornes letters to Sophia Peabody and Louisa Hawthorne about his first days at Brook Farm, and later letters describing his growing reservations about and decision to leave the utopian community. The Blithedale Romance raises interesting questions about the role of women, the popularity of mesmerism, and the growth of cities in midnineteenthcentury America. Margaret Fuller, Charles Baudelaire, and Hawthorne, among others, provide invaluable insight.Criticism begins with major contemporary reviews by Herman Melville, William B. Pike, George S. Hillard, James T. Fields, Henry Fothergill Chorley, and others that suggest The Blithedale Romances initial reception. Selections from Classic Studies reprints key excerpts from influential essays published through the 1970s, including those by Henry James, D. H. Lawrence, Irving Howe, and James McIntosh.Recent Criticism collects a striking range of scholarly interpretation by Nina Baym, Joel Pfister, Gillian Brown, Richard H. Brodhead, Lauren Berlant, Russ Castronovo, Robert S. Levine, and Richard H. Millington.A Chronology and a Selected Bibliography are also included.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Blithedale Romance' about? A: The Blithedale Romance is Nathaniel Hawthorne's 1852 novel that explores themes of utopianism, the role of women, and societal changes in mid-nineteenth-century America, through the lens of a narrator at a communal living experiment.
- Q: What type of edition is this book? A: This is a Norton Critical Edition, which includes comprehensive annotations, historical context, and critical essays to enhance understanding of the text.
- Q: Who are the notable authors featured in the criticism section? A: The criticism section features analyses from renowned authors such as Herman Melville, Henry James, D. H. Lawrence, and Nina Baym, among others.
- Q: How many pages does this edition have? A: This edition contains 432 pages, providing a detailed exploration of the novel along with critical insights.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This Norton Critical Edition was published on December 10, 2010.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this edition is particularly suitable for academic study as it provides critical essays, a chronology, and a selected bibliography.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the complexities of utopian societies, gender roles, and the impact of social reform movements in America during the antebellum period.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Blithedale Romance'? A: The author is Nathaniel Hawthorne, a prominent American novelist known for his explorations of morality and human nature.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition is in paperback binding, making it a lightweight and portable choice for readers.
- Q: What additional materials are included in this edition? A: The edition includes explanatory annotations, letters, excerpts from journals, and critical essays to provide a comprehensive understanding of the novel.