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Rappaccini's Daughter (Unabridged): A Medieval Dark Tale from Padua from the Renowned American Novelist, Author of "The Scarlet Letter", "The House of Seven Gables" and "Twice-Told Tales"

A Medieval Dark Tale
Pages
153
Published
2015
Language
English

Synopsis

In medieval Padua, a young student named Giovanni is captivated by the enigmatic Beatrice, daughter of the renowned Dr. Rappaccini. Beatrice tends her father's extraordinary garden, a place of both breathtaking beauty and deadly poisonous plants. As Giovanni falls for Beatrice, he uncovers a dark secret about her profound connection to the garden, forcing him to confront the true nature of love, beauty, and peril.

About the author

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Nathaniel Hawthorne

Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American novelist and short story writer. Nathaniel Hawthorne was a 19th century American novelist and short story writer. He is seen as a key figure in the development of American literature for his tales of the nation's colonial history. Shortly after graduating from Bowdoin College, Hathorne changed his name to Hawthorne. Hawthorne anonymously published his first work, a novel titled Fanshawe, in 1828. In 1837, he published Twice-Told Tales and became engaged...

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