# The Prophetic Pictures (From "Twice Told Tales")

By Nathaniel Hawthorne.

"The Prophetic Pictures (From 'Twice Told Tales')" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a short story first published in 1837 as part of Hawthorne's collection *Twice-Told Tales*. The collection featured stories previously published anonymously in magazines and annuals. Despite initial financial struggles, the work eventually gained critical acclaim, with reviewers praising Hawthorne's genius and purity of style. The stories explored deep themes through Hawthorne's characteristic use of allegory, earning him recognition as one of America's indisputable literary talents. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: English
- Subjects: Short stories; New England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction; Historical fiction, American

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