The Blithedale Romance
About this book
A superb depiction of a utopian community that cannot survive the individual passions of its members. In language that is suggestive and often erotic, Nathaniel Hawthorne tells a tale of failed possibilities and multiple personal betrayals as he explores the contrasts between what his characters espouse and what they actually experience in an 'ideal' community. A theme of unrealized sexual possibilities serves as a counterpoint to the other failures at Blithedale: class and sex distinctions are not eradicated, and communal work on the farm proves personally unrewarding and economically disastrous. Based in part on Hawthorne's own experiences at Brook Farm, an experimental socialist community, The Blithedale Romance is especially timely in light of renewed interest in self-sufficient and other cooperative societies.
Reader Profile
3.4/5 · 6369 readers · 344 pages · ≈ 6 h 22 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read The Blithedale Romance?
About ≈ 6 h 22 m — 344 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Blithedale Romance?
344 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Blithedale Romance?
It sits on the History, Fiction shelves.
Is The Blithedale Romance in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Where does The Blithedale Romance take place?
It is set in Massachusetts, United States, Boston.
Who wrote The Blithedale Romance?
Nathaniel Hawthorne.
Where can I read The Blithedale Romance online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library