Two thousand five marks the 200th anniversary of the discovery of the Old Man of the Mountain, the long surviving humanlike profile carved in red granite on New Hampshire's Cannon Mountain. Until it collapsed in May 2003, the Great Stone Face had been the state's pride. Indeed, Daniel Webster detected evidence of divine intervention: "God Almighty Himself has hung a sign that here in New Hampshire, he makes men." Nathaniel Hawthorne, in the charming story reprinted here, sensed in it "a work of Nature in her mood of majestic playfulness."
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Great Stone Face." This beloved short story explores themes of identity, destiny, and the power of perseverance. Hawthorne's writing is both enchanting and thought-provoking, and his characters are richly drawn with nuance and depth. Follow the story of a young boy named Ernest who is convinced that one day he will meet the man whose face perfectly matches the great stone face on the mountain. Join Ernest on his journey of self-discovery and learn about the true meaning of greatness.
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The Great Stone Face
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Great Stone Face." This beloved short story explores themes of identity, destiny, and the power of perseverance. Hawthorne's writing is both enchanting and thought-provoking, and his characters are richly drawn with nuance and depth. Follow the story of a young boy named Ernest who is convinced that one day he will meet the man whose face perfectly matches the great stone face on the mountain. Join Ernest on his journey of self-discovery and learn about the true meaning of greatness.
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