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Rappaccini's Daughter

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This adaptation explores themes of love, scientific ethics, and moral dilemmas. It addresses the social and cultural dynamics of the time period and portrays complex relationships. Readers are advised to consider their emotional readiness and comfort level before engaging with this content.

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Total Words 11328
Unique Words 2469
Reading Ease
Total Words 9560
Unique Words 1812
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Total Words 7044
Unique Words 1248
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Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian

Rappaccini's Daughter

About the Author

Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864) was an American novelist and short story writer, known for his dark romanticism and exploration of moral and psychological themes. With works like The Scarlet Letter and The House of the Seven Gables, Hawthorne's writing delves into the complexities of human nature and the conflicts between individual desires and societal norms.

Story Overview

Immerse yourself in the enchanting and mysterious world of Rappaccini's Daughter with our leveled reading adaptation. Set in a picturesque Italian city, follow the story of Giovanni Guasconti as he becomes entangled in the strange and dangerous beauty of Beatrice Rappaccini. From the lush, toxic garden to the dark themes of scientific ethics and forbidden love, this adaptation brings to life Nathaniel Hawthorne's tale of passion, manipulation, and the boundaries of human knowledge.

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