
Passages from the English Notebooks, Complete
By Nathaniel HawthorneLength20h
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In "Passages from the English Notebooks, Complete," Nathaniel Hawthorne offers a richly textured collection of reflections and observations from his travels in Europe, particularly in England. This work, characterized by its introspective prose and vivid imagery, navigates the intersections of personal experience and broader cultural critique, revealing Hawthorne's keen awareness of the historical and social currents of his day. His literary style, steeped in Romanticism, engages readers through a lens of both melancholy and wonder, allowing them to accompany the author on a journey filled with contemplative meditations on art, nature, and human relationships. Nathaniel Hawthorne, a pivotal figure in American literature, draws inspiration from his Puritan ancestry and the literary landscape of early 19th-century America. His experiences living in Europe and the influence of the Transcendentalist movement provided him with a unique lens through which to explore themes of moral complexity and existential inquiry. "Passages from the English Notebooks" serves as a testament to his contemplative nature and fascination with the human experience, underscoring his status as a literary pioneer. This collection is highly recommended for readers who appreciate introspective travel writing and the subtle interplay of personal narrative with historical context. Hawthorne's eloquent voice invites you to reflect not only on the landscapes he traverses but also on the intricacies of the human psyche, making it an enduring work for those seeking depth and literary beauty.
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length20 hrs
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Publish dateAug 15, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1VOL. I.
50THE CATHEDRAL,
2PREFACE
51NETLEY ABBEY,
3PASSAGES FROM HAWTHORNE'S ENGLISH NOTE-BOOKS
52TO BLACKHEATH.
4A WALK TO BEBBINGTON.
53THE WINE-VAULTS OF THE LONDON DOCKS.
5ROCK PARK.
54OXFORD.
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6EATON HALL.
55MERTON COLLEGE,
7CONWAY CASTLE.
56RATCLIFFE LIBRARY.
8LEAMINGTON.
57THE BODLEIAN LIBRARY.
9TO THE LAKES.
58THE TAYLOR INSTITUTE,
10NEWBY BRIDGE.—FOOT OF WINDERMERE.
59HAMPTON COURT,
11FURNESS ABBEY.
60SOUTHPORT.
12THE LAKES.
61ORMSKIRK CHURCH.
13THE LAUNCH.
62THE CATHEDRAL.
14SMITHELL'S HALL.
63TO YORK.
15SHREWSBURY
64BOLTON PRIORY,
16LONDON.
65YORK
17LIVERPOOL.
66EASTER SUNDAY,
18LONDON.
67THE MINSTER.
19SOUTHAMPTON
68MANCHESTER CATHEDRAL,
20WORCESTER.
69MR. BROWNE'S FREE LIBRARY,
21LONDON.
70THE CATHEDRAL,
22ALDERSHOTT CAMP.
71TO NOTTINGHAM.
23WOOTON.
72NOTTINGHAM
24BATTLE ABBEY.
73NEWSTEAD ABBEY,
25HASTINGS.: END OF VOL. I.
74MATLOCK,
26PASSAGES FROM THE ENGLISH NOTE-BOOKS
75TO SCOTLAND.
27VOL. II.
76GLASGOW.
28PASSAGES FROM HAWTHORNE'S ENGLISH NOTE-BOOKS.
77DUMBARTON CASTLE,
29LONDON.—MILTON-CLUB DINNER.
78INVERANNAN.
30REFORM-CLUB DINNER.
79INVERSNAID.
31THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.
80THE TROSACHS' HOTEL.—ARDCHEANOCHROCHAN.
32SCOTLAND.—GLASGOW.
81LOCH KATRINE,
33EDINBURGH.—THE PALACE OF HOLYROOD.
82BRIG OF ALLAN.
34HOLYROOD ABBEY.
83STIRLING.
35HIGH STREET AND THE GRASS-MARKET.
84LINLITHGOW,
36THE CASTLE.
85EDINBURGH,
37MELROSE.
86MELROSE.
38DRYBURGH ABBEY,
87ABBOTSFORD,
39ABBOTSFORD,: BERWICK,
88DURHAM.
40NEWCASTLE,
89DURHAM CATHEDRAL
41YORK,
90YORK,
42YORK MINSTER.
91OLD TRAFFORD, MANCHESTER.
43LIVERPOOL.
92LEAMINGTON.
44MANCHESTER,
93KENILWORTH.
45BORROW,
94LIVERPOOL.
46SOUTHAMPTON.
95LEAMINGTON.
47THE CATHEDRAL.
96LONDON.
48STONEHENGE,
97BRITISH MUSEUM,: END OF VOL. II.
49GLOUCESTER,