The Whole History Of Grandfather’s Chair: True Stories From New England History, 1620-1808

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The Whole History of Grandfather’s Chair by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a captivating tale of family, loyalty, and tradition. It follows the story of a grandfather chair that has been passed down through the generations in the same family for over two centuries, drawing upon the history of New England, from 1620-1808. The chair has witnessed many pivotal moments in the family’s history and has come to symbolize the powerful bond that ties the family together. Hawthorne’s classic tale is sure to captivate readers with its vivid imagery and timeless themes.
This edition features large print, suitable for children and early readers.
Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864) was an American novelist and short story writer whose works are deeply rooted in Puritanism, a branch of Protestantism that originated in England during the 16th century. Hawthorne’s stories are often based on moral and religious themes and explore the psychological complexities of guilt, sin, and pride. He is best known for his novels The Scarlet Letter (1850) and The House of the Seven Gables (1851). Hawthorne was born in Salem, Massachusetts and was a descendant of a Puritan family of English origin. He attended Bowdoin College, where he befriended the poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. After graduating in 1825, Hawthorne moved back to Salem and wrote his first novel, Fanshawe, which was published in 1828. He then wrote a series of short stories for magazines and journals, including “Young Goodman Brown” and “The Minister’s Black Veil.” In 1842, Hawthorne moved to Concord, Massachusetts, where he wrote The Scarlet Letter, a novel about a woman who is publicly shamed for having a child out of wedlock. The novel was a success and Hawthorne was recognized as a major American writer. He continued to write throughout the 1840s and 1850s, including The House of the Seven Gables and The Blithedale Romance. Hawthorne’s works remain popular today and continue to be studied by academics and readers alike. His stories explore themes of morality and religion, and his style is characterized by complex symbolism and psychological depth. Hawthorne’s works are considered to be some of the most important pieces of American literature.
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B086PL2CR5
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (April 2, 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8632788670
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.3 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.52 x 9 inches