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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Transcendentalism, an American Philosophy

For Students 5th - 8th
A good look at the first major American philosophy, transcendentalism. Read about the ideas that transcendentalists believed, and find out the members of the Transcendental Club. Many American authors of the time espoused the ideals of...
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The House of Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne

For Students 9th - 10th
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in 1851, one work is The House of Seven Gables. This Gothic fictional work was written by Nathaniel Hawthorne.
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Website
Digital History

Digital History: American Transcendentalism

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed look at the philosophy behind American Transcendalism, and a discussion of many of those who practiced it.
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Handout
Bibliomania

Bibliomania: Nathaniel Hawthorne

For Students 9th - 10th
Bibliomania entry for Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864) includes information about his childhood, education, years in Salem, correspondence with Longfellow, time at Brook Farm, and his major works. Describes his contribution to American...
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Dragon's Teeth by Nathaniel Hawthorne

For Students 9th - 10th
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in 1853, one publication is "The Dragon's Teeth." This story was written by Nathaniel Hawthorne.
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Drowne's Wooden Image by Nathaniel Hawthorne

For Students 9th - 10th
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published 1844, one publication is "Drowne's Wooden Image." This story was written by Nathaniel Hawthorne.
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Unit Plan
Georgetown University

Georgetown University: Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804 1864)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Classroom strategies in the study of Nathaniel Hawthorne. Includes links to related sites.
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eBook
Open Library of the Internet Archive

Open Library: Mosses From an Old Manse

For Students 9th - 10th
This ebook version of Nathaniel Hawthorne's Mosses From An Old Manse has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.
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eBook
Open Library of the Internet Archive

Open Library: The House of the Seven Gables: A Romance

For Students 9th - 10th
This ebook version of Nathaniel Hawthorne's The House Of The Seven Gables: A Romance has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.
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eBook
Open Library of the Internet Archive

Open Library: The Snow Image: And Other Twice Told Tales

For Students 9th - 10th
This ebook version of Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Snow-Image: And Other Twice-Told Tales has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "Wakefield" by Nathaniel Hawthorne

For Students 9th - 10th
A man leaves his wife and disappears for twenty years in "Wakefield" by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Read this short story/essay on this site.
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "The Wayside. Introductory." by Nathaniel Hawthorne

For Students 9th - 10th
"The Wayside. Introductory." was written by Nathaniel Hawthorne and named after The Wayside in Concord where he lived until he died. A young friend visits Hawthorne and implores him to write a sequel to "A Wonder-Book" in this short...
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "The Wedding Knell" by Nathaniel Hawthorne

For Students 9th - 10th
A bride who has been twice widowed waits at the Church for her bridegroom and when he arrives he is dressed in an appalling manner. Read the full text of "The Wedding Knell" on this site.
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "Legends of the Province House: I. Howe's Masquerade"

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of the short story "Legends of the Province House: I. Howe's Masquerade" by Nathaniel Hawthorne. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "Legends of the Province House: Iii. Lady Eleanore's Mantle"

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of the short story "Legends of the Province House: III. Lady Eleanore's Mantle" by Nathaniel Hawthorne. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "Legends of the Province House: Iv. Old Esther Dudley"

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of the short story "Legends of the Province House: IV. Old Esther Dudley" by Nathaniel Hawthorne. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Literatura De Los Estados Unidos

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia overview in Spanish of American literature from its roots to contemporary authors and themes. This entry is a broad sweep -- no era is covered in depth but it's a helpful "big picture" view for Spanish-speaking students, with...
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "The Egotism; Or Bosom Serpent" by Nathaniel Hawthorne

For Students 9th - 10th
The full text of the short "The Egotism; or Bosom Serpent" by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Register for a free account to unlock annotation tools, printing, and more.
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "Endicott and the Red Cross" by Nathaniel Hawthorne

For Students 9th - 10th
The full text of the short "Endicott and the Red Cross" by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Register for a free account to unlock annotation tools, printing, and more.
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "Ethan Brand" by Nathaniel Hawthorne

For Students 9th - 10th
The full text of the short "Ethan Brand" by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Register for a free account to unlock annotation tools, printing, and more.
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eBook
Other

Shuku.net: Mosses From an Old Manse, Nathaniel Hawthorne

For Students 9th - 10th
This Shuku.net site provides the full text to the book, "Mosses from an Old Manse," by Nathaniel Hawthorne.
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Handout
Other

Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804 1864)

For Students 9th - 10th
This detailed biographical profile describes the life and work of the American Renaissance author Nathaniel Hawthorne.
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Website
Other

Florida Gulf Coast University: Young Goodman Brown

For Students 9th - 10th
Florida Gulf Coast University's research and analysis of the works of Nathaniel Hawthorne. This is a comprehensive overview of his work.
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne

For Students 9th - 10th
The full text of the novel The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Register for a free account to unlock annotation tools, printing, and more.