"Sylph Etheridge" - one of the beautiful stories of Nathaniel Hawthorne from the collection "Snow Image and Other Stories" - is a mysterious and unique story about love and loss. The main character, Sylvia Etheridge, who has lost her love, turns into a smoky force that is a reflection of the love and sadness in her heart. In this work, the author skillfully combines romantic motifs and philosophical reflections, painting an image that leaves the reader thinking about the nature of feelings and the human soul. "Sylph Etheridge" is not only a story of one love, but also a reflection of the inner struggle and the desire to find peace in a world where reality is constantly intertwined with fantasy.