In language that is suggestive and erotic Hawthorne tells the tale of failed possibilities and betrayals as he explores the contrast between what his characters espouse and what they actually experience in their utopian community. Based in part on Hawthorn s own experience at an experimental socialist community called Brook Farm The Blithedale Romance is a superb depiction of an ideal that cannot survive the individual passions of its members.Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover dust jacket may not be included minimal wear to binding most of the pages undamaged(e.g. minimal creases or tears) highlighting / underlining acceptable on books as long as the text is readable and markings are not excessive no missing pages. May be a former library book with usual treatments(e.g. mylar covers call stickers stamps card pockets barcodes or remainder marks). Extra components such as CDs DVDs figurines or access codes are not included. ISBN: 9780783802732 ISBN10: 0783802730 Contributors: Hawthorne Nathanial