A Visit To The Celestial City (1897) - Nathaniel Hawthorne - Bog

A Visit to the Celestial City is a short story written by Nathaniel Hawthorne and published in 1897. The story follows the journey of a man named Mr. Smith who, after a lifetime of sin and debauchery, finds himself on the brink of death. As he lies dying, he is visited by an angel who offers him the chance to visit the Celestial City, a place of eternal happiness and peace.Despite his past sins, Mr. Smith accepts the angel's offer and is transported to the Celestial City. There, he encounters a variety of characters, including saints and sinners, and is forced to confront his own past and the consequences of his actions. Through his experiences in the Celestial City, Mr. Smith learns the true meaning of redemption and the importance of leading a virtuous life.A Visit to the Celestial City is a powerful exploration of morality, redemption, and the afterlife. Hawthorne's vivid descriptions and complex characters make this short story a thought-provoking and engaging read for anyone interested in exploring the themes of sin, forgiveness, and redemption.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.