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Blithedale Romance

Blithedale Romance

Written by: Nathaniel Hawthorne
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 In The Blithedale Romance, we delve into the lives of four central characters navigating the complexities of Blithedale, a communal farm that serves as a precursor to the communes that emerged in the 1960s. Inspired by Nathaniel Hawthornes own experiences at a similar farm in 1841, this story explores the interplay between individual desires and collective living against the backdrop of the Industrial Revolution. The characters, driven by the Transcendental ideals of self-discovery and intuition, seek to liberate humanity from societal constraints, all while grappling with the daily challenges of agricultural life. However, a haunting mystery from their past looms over them, culminating in an unexpected tragedy. (Summary by Christine Dufour)Copyright Culture and Heritage classics
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  • 030 - Miles Coverdale's Confession

    030 - Miles Coverdale's Confession
    Feb 17 2026
    In The Blithedale Romance, we delve into the lives of four central characters navigating the complexities of Blithedale, a communal farm that serves as a precursor to the communes that emerged in the 1960s. Inspired by Nathaniel Hawthornes own experiences at a similar farm in 1841, this story explores the interplay between individual desires and collective living against the backdrop of the Industrial Revolution. The characters, driven by the Transcendental ideals of self-discovery and intuition, seek to liberate humanity from societal constraints, all while grappling with the daily challenges of agricultural life. However, a haunting mystery from their past looms over them, culminating in an unexpected tragedy. (Summary by Christine Dufour)
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    7 mins
  • 029 - Blithedale Pasture

    029 - Blithedale Pasture
    Feb 17 2026
    In The Blithedale Romance, we delve into the lives of four central characters navigating the complexities of Blithedale, a communal farm that serves as a precursor to the communes that emerged in the 1960s. Inspired by Nathaniel Hawthornes own experiences at a similar farm in 1841, this story explores the interplay between individual desires and collective living against the backdrop of the Industrial Revolution. The characters, driven by the Transcendental ideals of self-discovery and intuition, seek to liberate humanity from societal constraints, all while grappling with the daily challenges of agricultural life. However, a haunting mystery from their past looms over them, culminating in an unexpected tragedy. (Summary by Christine Dufour)
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    15 mins
  • 028 - Midnight

    028 - Midnight
    Feb 17 2026
    In The Blithedale Romance, we delve into the lives of four central characters navigating the complexities of Blithedale, a communal farm that serves as a precursor to the communes that emerged in the 1960s. Inspired by Nathaniel Hawthornes own experiences at a similar farm in 1841, this story explores the interplay between individual desires and collective living against the backdrop of the Industrial Revolution. The characters, driven by the Transcendental ideals of self-discovery and intuition, seek to liberate humanity from societal constraints, all while grappling with the daily challenges of agricultural life. However, a haunting mystery from their past looms over them, culminating in an unexpected tragedy. (Summary by Christine Dufour)
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    18 mins
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