The White Old Maid (From "Twice Told Tales")
| Language | en |
|---|---|
| First published | 2005-11-01 |
| Rights | Public domain in the USA. |
| Gutenberg ID | #9214 |
Description
"The White Old Maid (From 'Twice Told Tales')" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a short story first published in 1835. The tale centers on a mysterious white-clad woman who haunts a New England town for decades, her ghostly presence tied to a long-buried secret. When townspeople finally follow her to an old mansion, they discover the truth behind her endless mourning. Hawthorne weaves themes of guilt, memory, and isolation into this gothic mystery that explores how the past refuses to stay buried. (This is an automatically generated summary.)