Edward Fane's Rosebud (From "Twice Told Tales")

"Edward Fane's Rosebud (From 'Twice Told Tales')" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a short story first published in Twice-Told Tales, a collection that appeared in two volumes in 1837 and 1842. The story was among those previously published anonymously in magazines and annuals before being collected. Twice-Told Tales gained recognition for Hawthorne's originality and pure style, with critics praising his depth of feeling and genius, though some found his reliance on allegory excessive.

Edward Fane's Rosebud (From "Twice Told Tales"), by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #9219.