The World's Greatest Short Stories
Rappaccini's Daughter
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“Rappaccini’s Daughter” is a Gothic tale by Nathaniel Hawthorne, set in a secluded garden where beautiful plants conceal a deadly secret. The story follows Giovanni, a young student who becomes fascinated by Beatrice, the daughter of the mysterious Dr. Rappaccini, and by the strange world her father has created around her.
As Giovanni draws closer to Beatrice, the garden’s wonders become entangled with questions of love, trust, and the consequences of scientific ambition. Hawthorne’s tale unfolds through an atmosphere of mystery and unease, inviting listeners to consider whether Beatrice is a victim, a danger, or both.
Presented as part of The World’s Greatest Short Stories, this radio adaptation brings a classic work of American literature into dramatic audio form, with the story’s shadowed setting and moral ambiguity at its center.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
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