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Chippings with a Chisel (From "Twice Told Tales")   By: (1804-1864)

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Chippings with a Chisel is a timeless collection of short stories written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. As a fan of Hawthorne's work, I was captivated by the depth and symbolism within each tale. While reading this collection, I found myself transported to various settings, from the serene mountains to the bustling city streets.

One of the aspects that sets Chippings with a Chisel apart is Hawthorne's mastery of language. His writing style is eloquent and poetic, painting vivid images that linger in the mind. Hawthorne has a unique way of exploring the human condition, delving into themes of love, morality, and the struggle between good and evil.

Each story is carefully crafted, allowing the reader to become fully immersed in the lives of the characters. Hawthorne's characters are complex and relatable, displaying a range of emotions and motivations. From the flawed hero to the mysterious recluse, the cast of characters in Chippings with a Chisel is diverse and authentic.

What fascinated me most about this collection was the use of symbolism. Hawthorne expertly weaves in elements that carry deeper meaning, inviting readers to unravel the hidden truths within his stories. Whether it is a simple object or a recurring theme, symbolism plays a central role in Chippings with a Chisel, making it a thought-provoking and introspective read.

While some of the stories in this collection may seem dark or melancholic, there is an underlying sense of hope and redemption that permeates the pages. Hawthorne's ability to explore the complexities of the human soul, often revealing the capacity for change and growth, is truly remarkable.

Chippings with a Chisel is a collection that appeals to both the intellect and the emotions. It is a testament to Hawthorne's skill as a storyteller and his understanding of the human experience. If you enjoy thought-provoking literature that challenges you to see beyond the surface, then I highly recommend delving into this profoundly captivating collection.

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TWICE TOLD TALES

CHIPPINGS WITH A CHISEL

By Nathaniel Hawthorne

Passing a summer, several years since, at Edgartown, on the island of Martha's Vineyard, I became acquainted with a certain carver of tombstones, who had travelled and voyaged thither from the interior of Massachusetts, in search of professional employment. The speculation had turned out so successful, that my friend expected to transmute slate and marble into silver and gold, to the amount of at least a thousand dollars, during the few months of his sojourn at Nantucket and the Vineyard. The secluded life, and the simple and primitive spirit which still characterizes the inhabitants of those islands, especially of Martha's Vineyard, insure their dead friends a longer and dearer remembrance than the daily novelty and revolving bustle of the world can elsewhere afford to beings of the past. Yet while every family is anxious to erect a memorial to its departed members, the untainted breath of ocean bestows such health and length of days upon the people of the isles, as would cause a melancholy dearth of business to a resident artist in that line. His own monument, recording his disease by starvation, would probably be an early specimen of his skill. Gravestones, therefore, have generally been an article of imported merchandise... Continue reading book >>




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