Little Daffydowndilly (From: "The Snow Image and Other Twice-Told Tales")

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Little Daffydowndilly (From: "The Snow Image and Other Twice-Told Tales")

by Nathaniel Hawthorne

EN·~14 minutes·1 chapter

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1 total
1

14:45

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Little Daffydowndilly is a tender‑hearted boy who lives for beauty and the simple pleasures of flower‑filled days. His gentle nature clashes sharply with the stern, unyielding schoolmaster Mr. Toil, whose harsh discipline makes the schoolroom feel more like a prison than a place of learning. Overwhelmed by the constant scolding, Daffydowndilly decides to flee, hoping to return to his mother’s warm embrace and the world’s softer side.

On the road he encounters a solemn stranger who, despite a severe voice, offers companionship and guidance. Together they wander through countryside scenes that awaken Daffydowndilly’s love of scent‑sweet hay and singing birds, while he remains ever‑watchful for any sign of his former tormentor. Their early journey is a gentle exploration of freedom, curiosity, and the quiet resilience of a child seeking a place where beauty can truly thrive.

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Little Daffydowndilly (From: "The Snow Image and Other Twice-Told Tales") (From: "The Snow Image and Other Twice-Told Tales")

Language

en

Duration

~14 minutes (14K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2005-11-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Nathaniel Hawthorne

Nathaniel Hawthorne

1804–1864

Best known for The Scarlet Letter, this American master of dark, symbolic fiction turned guilt, secrecy, and moral conflict into unforgettable stories. His novels and tales still shape how readers imagine Puritan New England and the shadows of the human conscience.

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