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Old Ticonderoga, a Picture of the Past

    Nathaniel Hawthorne's Old Ticonderoga, a Picture of the Past is a historical fiction novel.

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    About Old Ticonderoga, a Picture of the Past

    "Old Ticonderoga, a Picture of the Past" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a short story written in 1836. Originally published individually, this tale was later included in Hawthorne's final lifetime collection, "The Snow-Image, and Other Twice-Told Tales," released in 1851. The story stands among fifteen pieces that span Hawthorne's career, representing his early work from a period when short tales defined his literary output. As part of a collection Hawthorne himself suggested revealed his "essential traits" through fictional characters rather than confessional prefaces, the piece offers readers a glimpse into his developing artistic vision.
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    • New England, Social life and customs
    • Historical fiction, American

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    Who wrote Old Ticonderoga, a Picture of the Past?

    Old Ticonderoga, a Picture of the Past was written by Nathaniel Hawthorne.

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    It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction.

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