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The Scarlet Letter - Nathaniel Hawthorne - Full Audiobook (Part 6)
This is an audio recording of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s classic novel. It has been separated into six parts for your convenience, and this Part 6 comprises chapters 21-24. Please refer to Part 1 for The Custom House Introduction, Part 2 for Chapters 1-5, Part 3 for Chapters 6-10, Part 4 for Chapters 11-16, and Part 5 for Chapters 17-20.
This classic novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne revolves around Hester Prynne, a woman living in seventeenth-century Boston, who is publicly shamed for committing adultery and forced to wear a scarlet letter "A" as punishment. Her husband, Roger Chillingworth, who was presumed dead, reappears seeking revenge on Hester's lover, who is revealed to be the town minister, Arthur Dimmesdale. As Dimmesdale's health deteriorates under Chillingworth's care, Hester and Dimmesdale plan to flee to Europe with their daughter, Pearl. However, Dimmesdale ultimately confesses his sin publicly and dies, leaving Hester and Pearl to leave Boston. Years later, Hester returns alone and lives out her days in repentance, eventually dying next to Dimmesdale's grave.
The Scarlet Letter delves into the complexities of sin, redemption, and societal judgment in seventeenth-century Puritanical Boston. Hester Prynne's public shaming for adultery, symbolized by the scarlet letter "A," highlights the unforgiving nature of her community. Her husband's vengeful return and the tormented inner struggle of the town minister, Arthur Dimmesdale, further explore the moral dilemmas faced by individuals trapped in a rigidly moralistic society.
Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864), born in Salem, Massachusetts, was a prominent American novelist and short story writer known for exploring themes of history, morality, and religion in his works. After graduating from Bowdoin College in 1825, he published his first novel, "Fanshawe," in 1828, followed by the collection of short stories "Twice-Told Tales" in 1837. In 1842, he married Sophia Peabody and settled in Concord, Massachusetts. Hawthorne's most famous work, "The Scarlet Letter," was published in 1850, showcasing his exploration of moral metaphors with anti-Puritan sentiments. Often associated with the Romantic movement and dark romanticism, Hawthorne's writing delves into the inherent evil and sin of humanity, offering deep psychological insights and moral messages. Alongside his fiction, he wrote a biography of his college friend Franklin Pierce, who became the 14th President of the United States. Hawthorne's legacy endures through his timeless exploration of complex human themes and his significant contributions to American literature.
This classic novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne revolves around Hester Prynne, a woman living in seventeenth-century Boston, who is publicly shamed for committing adultery and forced to wear a scarlet letter "A" as punishment. Her husband, Roger Chillingworth, who was presumed dead, reappears seeking revenge on Hester's lover, who is revealed to be the town minister, Arthur Dimmesdale. As Dimmesdale's health deteriorates under Chillingworth's care, Hester and Dimmesdale plan to flee to Europe with their daughter, Pearl. However, Dimmesdale ultimately confesses his sin publicly and dies, leaving Hester and Pearl to leave Boston. Years later, Hester returns alone and lives out her days in repentance, eventually dying next to Dimmesdale's grave.
The Scarlet Letter delves into the complexities of sin, redemption, and societal judgment in seventeenth-century Puritanical Boston. Hester Prynne's public shaming for adultery, symbolized by the scarlet letter "A," highlights the unforgiving nature of her community. Her husband's vengeful return and the tormented inner struggle of the town minister, Arthur Dimmesdale, further explore the moral dilemmas faced by individuals trapped in a rigidly moralistic society.
Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864), born in Salem, Massachusetts, was a prominent American novelist and short story writer known for exploring themes of history, morality, and religion in his works. After graduating from Bowdoin College in 1825, he published his first novel, "Fanshawe," in 1828, followed by the collection of short stories "Twice-Told Tales" in 1837. In 1842, he married Sophia Peabody and settled in Concord, Massachusetts. Hawthorne's most famous work, "The Scarlet Letter," was published in 1850, showcasing his exploration of moral metaphors with anti-Puritan sentiments. Often associated with the Romantic movement and dark romanticism, Hawthorne's writing delves into the inherent evil and sin of humanity, offering deep psychological insights and moral messages. Alongside his fiction, he wrote a biography of his college friend Franklin Pierce, who became the 14th President of the United States. Hawthorne's legacy endures through his timeless exploration of complex human themes and his significant contributions to American literature.
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The Scarlet Letter - Nathaniel Hawthorne - Full Audiobook (Part 5)
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This is an audio recording of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s classic novel. It has been separated into six parts for your convenience, and this Part 5 comprises Chapters 17-20. Please refer to Part 1 for The Custom House Introduction, Part 2 for Chapters 1-5, Part 3 for Chapters 6-10, Part 4 for Chapters 11-16, and Part 6 for Chapters 21-24. This classic novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne revolves around Hest...
The Scarlet Letter - Nathaniel Hawthorne - Full Audiobook (Part 4)
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This is an audio recording of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s classic novel. It has been separated into six parts for your convenience, and this Part 4 comprises Chapters 11-16. Please refer to Part 1 for The Custom House Introduction, Part 2 for Chapters 1-5, Part 3 for Chapters 6-10, Part 5 for Chapters 17-20, and Part 6 for Chapters 21-24. This classic novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne revolves around Hest...
The Scarlet Letter - Nathaniel Hawthorne - Full Audiobook (Part 3)
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This is an audio recording of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s classic novel. It has been separated into six parts for your convenience, and this Part 3 comprises Chapters 6-10. Please refer to Part 1 for The Custom House Introduction, Part 2 for Chapters 1-5, Part 4 for Chapters 11-16, Part 5 for Chapters 17-20, and Part 6 for Chapters 21-24. This classic novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne revolves around Hest...
The Scarlet Letter - Nathaniel Hawthorne - Full Audiobook (Part 2)
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This is an audio recording of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s classic novel. It has been separated into six parts for your convenience, and this Part 2 comprises Chapters 1-5. Please refer to Part 1 for The Custom House Introduction, Part 3 for Chapters 6-10, Part 4 for Chapters 11-16, Part 5 for Chapters 17-20, and Part 6 for Chapters 21-24. This classic novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne revolves around Hest...
The Scarlet Letter - Nathaniel Hawthorne - Full Audiobook (Part 1)
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This is an audio recording of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s classic novel. It has been separated into six parts for your convenience, and this Part 1 comprises The Custom House Introduction. Please refer to Part 2 for Chapters 1-5, Part 3 for Chapters 6-10, Part 4 for Chapters 11-16, Part 5 for Chapters 17-20, and Part 6 for Chapters 21-24. This classic novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne revolves around Hest...
Anne of Green Gables - Lucy Maud Montgomery - Full Audiobook (Part 5)
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This is an audio recording of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s classic novel. It has been separated into five parts for your convenience, and this Part 5 comprises Chapters 31-38. Please refer to Part 1 for Chapters 1-8, Part 2 for Chapters 9-15, Part 3 for Chapters 16-22, and Part 4 for Chapters 23-30. This classic novel weaves themes of identity, belonging, and the power of kindness into its enchanting...
Anne of Green Gables - Lucy Maud Montgomery - Full Audiobook (Part 4)
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This is an audio recording of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s classic novel. It has been separated into five parts for your convenience, and this Part 4 comprises Chapters 23-30. Please refer to Part 1 for Chapters 1-8, Part 2 for Chapters 9-15, Part 3 for Chapters 16-22, and Part 5 for Chapters 31-38. This classic novel weaves themes of identity, belonging, and the power of kindness into its enchanting...
Anne of Green Gables - Lucy Maud Montgomery - Full Audiobook (Part 3)
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This is an audio recording of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s classic novel. It has been separated into five parts for your convenience, and this Part 3 comprises Chapters 16-22. Please refer to Part 1 for Chapters 1-8, Part 2 for Chapters 9-15, Part 4 for Chapters 23-30, and Part 5 for Chapters 31-38. This classic novel weaves themes of identity, belonging, and the power of kindness into its enchanting...
Anne of Green Gables - Lucy Maud Montgomery - Full Audiobook (Part 2)
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This is an audio recording of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s classic novel. It has been separated into five parts for your convenience, and this Part 2 comprises Chapters 9-15. Please refer to Part 1 for Chapters 1-8, Part 3 for Chapters 16-22, Part 4 for Chapters 23-30, and Part 5 for Chapters 31-38. This classic novel weaves themes of identity, belonging, and the power of kindness into its enchanting...
Anne of Green Gables - Lucy Maud Montgomery - Full Audiobook (Part 1)
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This is an audio recording of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s classic novel. It has been separated into five parts for your convenience, and this Part 1 comprises Chapters 1-8. Please refer to Part 2 for Chapters 9-15, Part 3 for Chapters 16-22, Part 4 for Chapters 23-30, and Part 5 for Chapters 31-38. This classic novel weaves themes of identity, belonging, and the power of kindness into its enchanting...
The Eyes Have It - Philip K. Dick - Audio Recording
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This is an audio recording of Philip K. Dick's classic science fiction story The Eyes Have It. Uncover the chilling secrets of an extraterrestrial invasion in this short story. Dive into a world where seemingly ordinary people wield extraordinary powers, manipulating their own anatomy with unsettling ease. This riveting short story delves into the absurdity of the human condition, revealing hid...
A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens - Full Audiobook
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Experience the enchanting tale of Charles Dickens' timeless classic, "A Christmas Carol," in this captivating full audiobook. Follow the transformative journey of Ebenezer Scrooge as he opens his heart to kindness and generosity through mysterious visions of his past, present, and future on Christmas Eve. In this heartwarming narrative, join Scrooge on a ghostly adventure guided by The Ghost of...
The Premature Burial - Edgar Allen Poe - Full Audiobook
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This is an audio recording of Edgar Allen Poe's classic horror story The Premature Burial. This classic tale delves into the profound fear of being buried alive, unearthing a chilling exploration of human terror. The narrative revolves around the protagonist's relentless dread of premature burial, unveiling the spine-tingling horrors that accompany such a nightmare scenario. Poe's masterful sto...
The Scarecrow - G. Ranger Wormser - Full Audiobook
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This is an audio recording of G. Ranger Wormser's short story The Scarecrow. In this short story, a woman calls for her son, Benny, who becomes strangely obsessed with an old scarecrow in their cornfield. As the narrative unfolds, we witness the tension between Benny's desire for something more in life and his mother's insistence that he remains committed to their farm. The scarecrow, with its ...
The Devil and Tom Walker - Washington Irving - Full Audiobook
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The Devil and Tom Walker - Washington Irving - Full Audiobook
What Was It? - Fitz-James O'Brien - Audio Recording
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What Was It? - Fitz-James O'Brien - Audio Recording
A Ghost - Guy de Maupassant - Audio Recording
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A Ghost - Guy de Maupassant - Audio Recording
The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County - Mark Twain - Audio Recording
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The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County - Mark Twain - Audio Recording
Around the World in Eighty Days - Jules Verne - Full Audiobook (Part 6)
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Around the World in Eighty Days - Jules Verne - Full Audiobook (Part 6)
Around the World in Eighty Days - Jules Verne - Full Audiobook (Part 5)
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Around the World in Eighty Days - Jules Verne - Full Audiobook (Part 5)
Around the World in Eighty Days - Jules Verne - Full Audiobook (Part 4)
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Around the World in Eighty Days - Jules Verne - Full Audiobook (Part 4)
Around the World in Eighty Days - Jules Verne - Full Audiobook (Part 3)
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Around the World in Eighty Days - Jules Verne - Full Audiobook (Part 3)
Around the World in Eighty Days - Jules Verne - Full Audiobook (Part 2)
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Around the World in Eighty Days - Jules Verne - Full Audiobook (Part 2)
Around the World in Eighty Days - Jules Verne - Full Audiobook (Part 1)
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Around the World in Eighty Days - Jules Verne - Full Audiobook (Part 1)
When I Was Dead - Vincent O'Sullivan - Audio Recording
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When I Was Dead - Vincent O'Sullivan - Audio Recording
The Country of the Blind - H.G. Wells - Audio Recording
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The Country of the Blind - H.G. Wells - Audio Recording
The Grand Canon of the Colorado - John Muir - Full Audiobook
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The Grand Canon of the Colorado - John Muir - Full Audiobook
A Warning to the Curious - M.R. James - Audio Recording
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A Warning to the Curious - M.R. James - Audio Recording
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Thank you very much for reading this masterpiece. Your voice is truly eloquent. Best wishes to all! 15-Aug-2024
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I've never heard this story before. Thank you for bringing this forward.
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6th generation resident of Calaveras County here! Thank you for sharing your reading of our county’s biggest contribution to literature.
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Amazing narration. It is so easy to understand the play because of the amazing narration❤❤
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This is a fine reading, but daemon is pronounced the same as demon.
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I am!!! Mr. GOMBERT IS HIMOTHY
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I have watched Muppet Christmas Carol.
Who is the narrator?
It sounds like Christopher Plummer.
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Excellent narration. Thank you
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well done
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Masterful narration. Thank you.
Thank you, I enjoyed this.
Joseph Finkberg, his narration is perfect for this story !
I'm a huge fan of Ben Tucker. To my ear he's perfect for a story such as this ! An enjoyable listen, thank you.
To my ear, Peter Yearsly is the perfect voice for this wonderful story. Thank you Masterpiece!
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This is trash, Machiavelli should have read his Lenin more carefully, he might not have omitted class struggle. V I Lenin’s ‘the state and revolution’ is to a doctoral thesis as this is to a seventh grade book report. Lenin played 3D chess where Machiavelli played checkers.
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I disagree anyone who supports nobility and aristocratic tyranny is an enemy of the people and should only be studied as an enemy.
Are you serious 😂
Emojis are the lowest form of communication, you’d be less decadent if you used hieroglyphics. And yes totally serious, if you think Machiavelli is impressive read Antonio Gramsci’s Modern Prince.
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