Masterpieces of Short Fiction
tv show

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.