Paperback 1963 edition
In good condition!
Damage/Wear and Tear: Regular use wear and tear with a bent mark on corner of cover, damage on spine edge and paper edge painted with old owner name
Synopsis: The Celestial Railroad is Nathaniel Hawthorne’s hilarious and biting reimagining of the classic masterpiece The Pilgrim's Progress. Written for the modern era, Hawthorne takes readers on a journey from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City—but with a high-tech, industrialized twist. Instead of a grueling trek on foot, the travelers in this story ride a comfortable, modern steam train where all hardships are bypassed, sins are safely tucked away in the baggage car, and the terrifying Valley of the Shadow of Death is conveniently lit by gas lamps.
With sharp irony, unforgettable symbolism, and a shocking twist ending, this brilliant short story is a fantastic critique of humanity's obsession with taking the easy way out. It is a quick, deeply thought-provoking read that is an absolute must-have for fans of classic American literature, satire, and allegorical tales.
Paperback 1963 edition
In good condition!
Damage/Wear and Tear: Regular use wear and tear with a bent mark on corner of cover, damage on spine edge and paper edge painted with old owner name
Synopsis: The Celestial Railroad is Nathaniel Hawthorne’s hilarious and biting reimagining of the classic masterpiece The Pilgrim's Progress. Written for the modern era, Hawthorne takes readers on a journey from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City—but with a high-tech, industrialized twist. Instead of a grueling trek on foot, the travelers in this story ride a comfortable, modern steam train where all hardships are bypassed, sins are safely tucked away in the baggage car, and the terrifying Valley of the Shadow of Death is conveniently lit by gas lamps.
With sharp irony, unforgettable symbolism, and a shocking twist ending, this brilliant short story is a fantastic critique of humanity's obsession with taking the easy way out. It is a quick, deeply thought-provoking read that is an absolute must-have for fans of classic American literature, satire, and allegorical tales.
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