The White Old Maid (From "Twice Told Tales")Nathaniel Hawthorne
The White Old Maid (From "Twice Told Tales")
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Original author: Nathaniel Hawthorne
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"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.
The White Old Maid (From "Twice Told Tales"), by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #9214.
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