| "Feathertop" | |
|---|---|
| Short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne | |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Short story |
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| Published in | The International Magazine |
| Publication date | 1852 |
"Feathertop" is a short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne, first published in 1852. The moral tale uses a metaphoric scarecrow named Feathertop and its adventure to offer the reader a conclusive lesson about human character. It has since been used and adapted in several other media forms, such as opera and theatre.