| The Egotism; or Bosom Serpent Contributor(s): Cedeno, Yasmira (Editor), Hawthorne, Nathaniel (Author) |
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ISBN: 197622392X ISBN-13: 9781976223921 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $7.74 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Collections | Ancient, Classical & Medieval |
| Physical Information: 0.06" H x 6" W x 9" (0.11 lbs) 28 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: "Egotism; or, The Bosom-Serpent" is a short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne. George Herkimer visits his old acquaintance, Roderick Elliston, who is rumored to have a snake residing in his bosom. Herkimer says he brings Elliston a message from Elliston's wife Rosina, but Elliston retreats into his house before receiving it. Elliston and Rosina had separated four years earlier. Soon, people noticed a green tint to his skin and often heard a hissing sound coming from his bosom. Elliston sought the attention of others and pointed out the snakes they possessed within their own bosoms. His relatives placed him in an asylum, but his doctors decided his affliction did not demand confinement. After learning this, Herkimer returns to Elliston, who says his self-contemplation has nurtured the serpent. Rosina appears and suggests that he "forget himself] in the idea of another". They touch and Roderick is healed. |