Rappaccini's Daughter
Narrated by Steven Jay Cohen
- Released
- March 14, 2014
- Length
- 1 hr 28 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Spoken Realms
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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