Nineteenth-century novelist and short-story writer Nathaniel Hawthorne is a key figure in the development of American literature. The Scarlet Letter and The House of the Seven Gables are cited among his major achievements, along with a number of haunting short stories, such as The Minister's Black Veil. Born in Salem, Massachusetts, Hawthorne was influenced by his Puritan heritage; his great-grandfather was a judge at the 1692 witch trials. Here, Harold Bloom draws on full-length essays from leading literary publications to ...
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Nineteenth-century novelist and short-story writer Nathaniel Hawthorne is a key figure in the development of American literature. The Scarlet Letter and The House of the Seven Gables are cited among his major achievements, along with a number of haunting short stories, such as The Minister's Black Veil. Born in Salem, Massachusetts, Hawthorne was influenced by his Puritan heritage; his great-grandfather was a judge at the 1692 witch trials. Here, Harold Bloom draws on full-length essays from leading literary publications to present an in-depth understanding of the Romantic and Gothic master. This completely updated study in the acclaimed Bloom's Modern Critical Views series also includes an editor's note and introduction by Professor Bloom, offering his own insights on the author and on the critical analyses included. A listing of major works covered in the book, a helpful chronology tracing the events in Hawthorne's life, and information on the critics whose essays have been selected add further depth. Students will find this comprehensive volume makes the most of study time and serves as an excellent resource for compare-and-contrast essay assignments.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 700grams, ISBN: 0877546959.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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New. Contains essays from the 19th and early 20th centuries that offer a three-dimensional look at Hawthorne's works. Editor(s): Bloom, Prof. Harold. Series: Bloom's Classic Critical Views. Num Pages: 273 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBF; DSK; YQE; YQZ. Category: (ES) Secondary; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (XR) Revision / study guides. Dimension: 247 x 163 x 23. Weight in Grams: 634. 2007. Library Binding.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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New. Nineteenth-century novelist and short-story writer Nathaniel Hawthorne is a key figure in the development of American literature. "The Scarlet Letter" and "The House of the Seven Gables" are cited among his major achievements, along with several haunting short stories. This book offers an in-depth understanding of the Romantic and Gothic master. Editor(s): Bloom, Prof. Harold. Series: Modern Critical Views S. Num Pages: 260 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; YQE. Category: (ES) Secondary. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 603. 2006. 2nd Updated. Library Binding.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
