
Nathaniel Hawthorne's Wonderful Tales for Children (Illustrated)
Greek myths, Puritan history, and New England folklore retold for childrenBy Nathaniel HawthorneLength22h 51m
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"Grandfather," said little Alice, laying her head back upon his arm, "I am very tired now. You must tell me a story to make me go to sleep." "That is not what story-tellers like," answered Grandfather, smiling. "They are better satisfied when they can keep their auditors awake." (Grandfather's Chair)
A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys (1851) is a children's book in which Hawthorne rewrites myths from Greek mythology. It was followed by a sequel, Tanglewood Tales for Boys and Girls. The Snow-Image, and Other Twice-Told Tales is the final collection of short stories published by Nathaniel Hawthorne in his lifetime, appearing in 1852. Grandfather's Chair is a collection of tales on the Puritan History and along with Biographical stories contribute to the historical knowledge of the children.
American novelist and short story writer Nathaniel Hawthorne's (1804-1864) significantly contributed to the Children's Literature. His ancestors include John Hathorne, the only judge involved in the Salem witch trials who never repented of his actions. Nathaniel later added a "w" to make his name "Hawthorne" in order to hide this relation.
Contents:
Twice-Told Tales (1837)
Grandfather's Chair (1840)
Biographical Stories
Wonder Book For Girls and Boys (1851)
The Snow Image and Other Twice Told Tales (1852)
Tanglewood Tales For Girls and Boys (1853)
Audiobook details
GenreChildren's Literature
Length22 hrs 51 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 27, 2015
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Wonderful Tales for Children (Illustrated)
34CHAPTER VI. A COLLECTION OF PORTRAITS
2AUTHOR’S PREFACE
35CHAPTER VII. THE TEA PARTY AND LEXINGTON
3GRANDFATHER’S CHAIR: PART I. 1620-1692
36CHAPTER VIII. THE SIEGE OF BOSTON
4CHAPTER I. GRANDFATHER AND THE CHILDREN AND THE CHAIR
37CHAPTER IX. THE TORY’S FAREWELL
5CHAPTER II. THE PURITANS AND THE LADY ARBELLA
38CHAPTER X. THE WAR FOR INDEPENDENCE
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6CHAPTER III. A RAINY DAY
39CHAPTER XI. GRANDFATHER’S DREAM
7CHAPTER IV. TROUBLOUS TIMES
40APPENDIX TO GRANDFATHER’S CHAIR: PART III
8CHAPTER V. THE GOVERNMENT OF NEW ENGLAND
41Little Annie's Ramble (Twice-Told Tales)
9CHAPTER VI. THE PINE-TREE SHILLINGS
42Wonder Book For Girls and Boys
10CHAPTER VII. THE QUAKERS AND THE INDIANS
43INTRODUCTORY NOTE
11CHAPTER VIII. THE INDIAN BIBLE
44THE GORGON’S HEAD
12CHAPTER IX. ENGLAND AND NEW ENGLAND
45THE GOLDEN TOUCH
13CHAPTER X. THE SUNKEN TREASURE
46THE PARADISE OF CHILDREN
14CHAPTER XI. WHAT THE CHAIR HAD KNOWN
47THE THREE GOLDEN APPLES
15APPENDIX TO GRANDFATHER’S CHAIR: PART I
48THE MIRACULOUS PITCHER
16GRANDFATHER’S CHAIR: PART II. 1692-1763
49THE CHIMAERA
17CHAPTER I. THE CHAIR IN THE FIRELIGHT
50Tanglewood Tales for Girls and Boys
18CHAPTER II. THE SALEM WITCHES
51THE WAYSIDE
19CHAPTER III. THE OLD-FASHIONED SCHOOL
52THE MINOTAUR
20CHAPTER IV. COTTON MATHER
53THE PYGMIES
21CHAPTER V. THE REJECTED BLESSING
54THE DRAGON’S TEETH
22CHAPTER VI. POMPS AND VANITIES
55CIRCE’S PALACE
23CHAPTER VII. THE PROVINCIAL MUSTER
56THE POMEGRANATE SEEDS
24CHAPTER VIII. THE OLD FRENCH WAR AND THE ACADIAN EXILES
57THE GOLDEN FLEECE
25CHAPTER IX. THE END OF THE WAR
58Biographical Stories for Children
26CHAPTER X. THOMAS HUTCHINSON
59BENJAMIN WEST
27APPENDIX TO GRANDFATHER’S CHAIR: PART II
60SIR ISAAC NEWTON
28GRANDFATHER’S CHAIR: PART III. 1763-1803
61SAMUEL JOHNSON
29CHAPTER I. A NEW-YEAR’S DAY
62OLIVER CROMWELL
30CHAPTER II. THE STAMP ACT
63BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
31CHAPTER III. THE HUTCHINSON MOB
64QUEEN CHRISTINA
32CHAPTER IV. THE BRITISH TROOPS IN BOSTON
65The Snow Image: A Childish Miracle
33CHAPTER V. THE BOSTON MASSACRE
66Little Daffydowndilly