Nathaniel Hawthorne ; Little Masterpieces ; Dr. Heidegger's Experiment, The Birthmark, Ethan Brand, Wakefield, Drowne's Wooden Image, The Ambitious Guest, The Great Stone F

Exploring themes of morality, ambition, and the human condition, this collection features several of Nathaniel Hawthorne's notable tales. "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment" delves into the allure of youth, while "The Birthmark" examines obsession with perfection. "Ethan Brand" reflects on the quest for knowledge, and "Wakefield" presents a man's strange disappearance from his life. Other stories, like "Drowne's Wooden Image," "The Ambitious Guest," and "The Great Stone Face," further reveal Hawthorne's mastery in weaving intricate narratives that challenge societal norms and individual desires.