Hawthorne, Nathaniel
The Birthmark
- ISBN 13:
- 9781532785597
- author:
- Hawthorne, Nathaniel
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 48
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 x 0.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Birthmark by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a thought-provoking short story that explores the complexities of human obsession. First published in 1843, it was later included in Hawthorne's collection of short stories, Mosses from an Old Manse. In this haunting tale, a brilliant scientist and philosopher becomes fixated on a small birthmark on his wife's cheek. As his fixation grows, so does the tension between their relationship and his own dark desires. The story masterfully examines the blurred lines between love, obsession, and the human desire for perfection. With its concise yet powerful narrative, The Birthmark is a gripping and unsettling read that will leave you pondering the darker aspects of human nature.
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