Tanglewood Tales

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Tanglewood Tales

by Nathaniel Hawthorne

EN·~6 hours

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Description

In a quiet winter landscape, a thoughtful narrator welcomes his old college friend to a modest hillside cottage, where snow‑capped ruins and a fragile, treetop summer house spark a conversation about the magic of stories. Their easy banter about health, scenery, and the charm of simple, airy structures sets the tone for a gentle, reflective journey that invites listeners to settle into the cozy atmosphere of a fireside tale‑telling session.

From this intimate setting springs a collection of re‑imagined classic myths, each retold with the clarity and wonder suited to younger ears yet satisfying for any age. The narrator and his visitor trade verses about heroic deeds, curious creatures, and timeless lessons, weaving together familiar legends with fresh, vivid detail. Listeners will be drawn into a world where ancient gods and mortal adventures feel as immediate as the crackle of the hearth, making the stories both accessible and enchanting.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (359K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Dianne Bean, and David Widger

Release date

1997-07-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Nathaniel Hawthorne

Nathaniel Hawthorne

1804–1864

Best known for The Scarlet Letter and The House of the Seven Gables, this classic American writer brought moral tension, mystery, and the shadows of New England history into unforgettable fiction. His stories often explore guilt, secrecy, and the uneasy pull of the past.

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