Classic Literature· United States
The Marble Faun. 1/2
by Nathaniel HawthorneAggregate Editorial Score40/100
#860of 99,626 books
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Published 1860English
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Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Marble Faun. 1/2 (1860) stands as one of the most significant works of classic literature of its era. The Marble Faun. 1/2 by Nathaniel Hawthorne (1860) stands as an enduring testament to the power of storytelling, captivating readers for over a century.
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Nathaniel Hawthorne published The Marble Faun. 1/2 in 1860, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of classic literature from United States. The book's treatment of the human condition accounts for much of its enduring reputation.
Critics and institutions have consistently placed The Marble Faun. 1/2 among the notable works of its period. Our aggregate score of 40/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals.
The appeal of The Marble Faun. 1/2 lies partly in its refusal to offer easy answers. Its exploration of the human condition is sustained, textured, and genuinely thought-provoking in ways that stay with readers well after the final page.
The Marble Faun. 1/2 reflects Nathaniel Hawthorne's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with United States's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
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Nathaniel Hawthorne is a United States author whose work in classic literature has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.
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