Partial Review
Posted September 29, 2012
By belisbud,
I got a book with 4 of Nathaniel Hawthorne's short stories (Haunting Tales), 2 of which are in Twice Told Tales. One is Dr. Heidegger's Experiment, which is about a man who discovers the liquid of the fountain of youth, and tests it on 4 elderly volunteers and a rose to discover whether or not he'd find it worth it personally. The other was The Minister's Black Veil, which is about a minister who 1 day starts wearing a veil over his face, refusing to EVER take it off- much to the confusion and discussion of his fellow townspeople; and the religious faith and reasons behind his mysterious decision and ability to stick to it.
All 4 of the stories I read by this author were suspenseful, mysterious, and had interesting thoughts to be considered during and/or after the tales were finished. Also, despite all the tales taking place in another century, the thoughts they raise, and indeed the plots themselves, would easily fit in today. View All Music And Book Reviews By belisbud | View belisbud's Profile
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