The Seven Vagabonds (From "Twice Told Tales")

In "The Seven Vagabonds," included in Nathaniel Hawthorne's seminal collection "Twice Told Tales," the author explores themes of identity, societal norms, and the existential search for meaning. This allegorical narrative employs rich symbolism and a contemplative prose style, characteristic of Hawthorne's larger body of work. The story unfolds through the lens of seven outcasts who reflect on the...