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Rappaccini's Daughter

Nathaniel Hawthorne

Narrated by Steven Jay Cohen

Released
March 14, 2014
Length
1 hr 28 mins
Format
Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
Spoken Realms
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In Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Rappaccini’s Daughter," young Giovanni arrives in Padua and becomes enchanted by a mysterious garden and its inhabitants, including Beatrice, the Doctor's daughter. The story explores themes of love, secrecy, and the ethical questions surrounding scientific experimentation and manipulation of nature. Published in 1844, the tale is considered an early example of modern science fiction that prompts reflection on mankind’s relationship with nature and scientific oversight.
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