First published 2015
This collection brings together the diverse literary voices of George Parsons Lathrop and Nathaniel Hawthorne, two masters of American letters. The stories move between worlds of ghostly encounters and mundane observations, creating a tapestry that reflects both the mysterious and ordinary aspects of human experience. Lathrop and Hawthorne demonstrate their range through tales that venture into supernatural territory alongside realistic portrayals of daily existence. The writing showcases each author's ability to find meaning in both the extraordinary and commonplace. Readers encounter characters navigating otherworldly phenomena as well as the simple complexities of everyday situations. The collection reveals how both writers could adapt their craft to different modes of storytelling, whether exploring the uncanny or documenting familiar scenes. These pieces preserve the literary sensibilities of their era while offering insights into the American experience through multiple lenses.
Genres: literary-fiction, american-fiction, ghost-stories, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: slice-of-life, supernatural-elements
Period: 19th-Century
568 pages · Hardcover · Legare Street Press