Masterpieces of Short Fiction

tv show

poster for Masterpieces of Short Fiction

5 total episodes

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1 seasons

First Aired January 01, 2008

Overview

Imagine that, in one sitting, you could enter a world of imagination and witness the triumphs, tragedies, errors, and epiphanies that arise in the lives of ordinary and extraordinary people. Imagine that, in the time it takes to run an errand, you could gain remarkable insights about the true nature of humanity—its dark secrets and its saving graces.

Hawthorne's "Goodman Brown" and Lost Faith poster unavailable

Hawthorne's "Goodman Brown" and Lost Faith

Season 1 - Episode 2 - 0h 0m

Air Date

January 08, 2008

Overview

Colonial puritanism serves as the backdrop for Nathaniel Hawthorne's tale of a young man who glimpses the evil in the human heart. You explore how Hawthorne weaves together the strands of Calvinism, paganism, and Indian lore in this surreal allegory.