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The Great Stone Face, and Other Tales of the White Mountains

Nathaniel Hawthorne

出版	문학일독, 2025-02-05
主題	Literary Collections / American / General
ISBN	9791173236679
URL	http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=rXdDEQAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋

The Great Stone Face and Other Tales of the White Mountains is a collection of short stories by Nathaniel Hawthorne, believed to have been written in the late 19th century. This work explores themes of nature’s grandeur and human aspirations, centering around the Great Stone Face, a rock formation in New Hampshire that symbolizes nobility and virtue. The characters in these stories navigate their lives in pursuit of greatness, influenced by their surroundings and ideals. The protagonist, Ernest, is a man whose life is deeply shaped by his admiration for the Great Stone Face, which represents moral ideals and hope. The story begins with young Ernest and his mother gazing at the rock formation as she tells him of an old prophecy—that one day, a truly great man resembling the face will appear. Inspired by this legend, Ernest spends his life guided by the noble values it represents. As time passes, various figures, including the wealthy merchant Gathergold, return to the valley, and the townspeople speculate that they may be the fulfillment of the prophecy. However, Ernest soon realizes that these men, despite their success, lack the true greatness he envisions. Through these encounters, he comes to understand that true greatness is not defined by wealth or power but by inner virtue and character, often appearing in ways that others fail to recognize. The story serves as a profound reflection on the nature of greatness, challenging conventional expectations and urging readers to reconsider what it truly means to be noble.