"Sights from a Steeple" is a story included in the collection "Twice Told Tales" by the outstanding American writer Nathaniel Hawthorne. In this work, the author takes the reader on one of the cherry summer days to the high bell tower of the church, which offers an amazing view of the city and the surrounding nature. The main character, who observes life and events from a height, constantly rethinks his own thoughts and feelings. Under the writing of Hawthorne, one can see not only the echoes of nature, but also a deep philosophical meaning that remains relevant for readers throughout the ages. "Views from the bell tower" is a work that impresses with its sophisticated language and deep symbolism, nourishes thought and opens new horizons to the reader.