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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Nathaniel Hawthorne is a collection of short stories that features several notable tales exploring the nature of human imperfection, the pursuit of knowledge, and the consequences of moral choices. Through rich and imaginative prose, the collection invites readers to confront questions about the limits of ambition and the complexities of human nature. The opening introduces a story where an eccentric figure invites several old acquaintances, each marked by their past mistakes, to take part in an unusual experiment involving a potion promising to restore youth. These participants, shaped by lives of disappointment and regret, approach the chance for renewal with both excitement and doubt. As the experiment unfolds, the narrative delves into the foolishness of trying to reverse the passage of time and the deeper moral realizations that surface when people attempt to relive their youth. This collection sets the stage for examining how ambition, desire, and regret shape lives, emphasizing the fragile balance between human aspiration and acceptance.
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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Nathaniel Hawthorne is a collection of short stories that features several notable tales exploring the nature of human imperfection, the pursuit of knowledge, and the consequences of moral choices. Through rich and imaginative prose, the collection invites readers to confront questions about the limits of ambition and the complexities of human nature. The opening introduces a story where an eccentric figure invites several old acquaintances, each marked by their past mistakes, to take part in an unusual experiment involving a potion promising to restore youth. These participants, shaped by lives of disappointment and regret, approach the chance for renewal with both excitement and doubt. As the experiment unfolds, the narrative delves into the foolishness of trying to reverse the passage of time and the deeper moral realizations that surface when people attempt to relive their youth. This collection sets the stage for examining how ambition, desire, and regret shape lives, emphasizing the fragile balance between human aspiration and acceptance.