Twice-Told Tales is a collection of short stories by Nathaniel Hawthorne, first published in 1837. The stories explore themes of moral ambiguity, guilt, and retribution. The collection includes some of Hawthorne's best-known stories, such as "The Minister's Black Veil," "The May-Pole of Merry Mount," and "Young Goodman Brown." Other stories in the collection include "The Gray Champion," "The Great Carbuncle," "The White Old Maid," and "The Ambitious Guest." The stories in Twice-Told Tales are often set in New England and explore the Puritan heritage of the region. Hawthorne's stories often feature characters who are struggling with their own moral dilemmas and the consequences of their choices. The stories often feature supernatural elements, such as ghosts, witches, and other supernatural creatures. Twice-Told Tales is considered to be one of Hawthorne's most important works and is often seen as a precursor to his later novels, such as The Scarlet Letter and The House of the Seven Gables.
By Nathaniel Hawthorne · First published 1837 · Genre: Romanticism, Gothic Fiction, Fantasy · 34 chapters