num_pages: 418
description: The Blithedale Romance (1852) is Nathaniel Hawthorne's third major romance. In Hawthorne (1879), Henry James called it "the lightest, the brightest, the liveliest" of Hawthorne's "unhumorous fictions. "The story takes place primarily in the utopian community of Blithedale, presumably in the mid-1800s. The main character, Miles Coverdale, embarks on a quest for the betterment of the world through the agrarian lifestyle and community of the Blithedale Farm. The story begins with a conversation between Coverdale and Old Moodie, a character who reappears throughout the story. The legend of the mysterious Veiled Lady is introduced; she is a popular clairvoyant who disappears unannounced from the social scene. Excerpt You can preview this book by clicking on "Preview" which is located under the cover of this book.
language: English
title: The Blithedale Romance
titlecomplete: The Blithedale Romance
genres: American, Historical Fiction, Novels, School, Literature, Classic Literature, Classics, Romance, Fiction, 19th Century
ratings_count: 5716
publisher: Norton