Fanshawe by Nathaniel Hawthorne

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Author Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864
Title Fanshawe
Credits Produced by Eric Eldred, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Fanshawe" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a romance novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative revolves around life at a New England college, focusing on several key characters, including the titular Fanshawe, a solitary scholar, and Ellen Langton, the beautiful daughter of a recently deceased merchant. The book explores themes of education, love, and societal expectations within a quaint academic setting. The opening of "Fanshawe" introduces the fictional Harley College, established in a secluded New England valley. We learn about its students and the institution's struggles with declining enrollment and relevance. Dr. Melmoth, the college president, is depicted as a compassionate leader who becomes a guardian figure for Ellen Langton after her father’s passing. Ellen’s arrival stirs various emotions and conflicts among the young men of the college, particularly between Edward Walcott and Fanshawe, the latter of whom feels a deepening emotional connection with her. The chapter sets the stage for interpersonal dynamics marked by jealousy, ambition, and affection against the backdrop of fading academic splendor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 7085
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 12, 2014
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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