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The House of the Seven Gables

The House of the Seven Gables

by Nathaniel Hawthorne
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A Romance

A gothic novel centered around a mysterious, decaying mansion in Salem, Massachusetts, and the family that inhabits it. The story follows the Pyncheon family, cursed by a dark legacy stemming from an ancestor's wrongful acquisition of land. The novel explores themes of guilt, retribution, and the weight of history, as it delves into the lives of the various characters.

First published in 1851, this edition is derived from the book published in 1924 with 29 black & white illustrations and 8 color illustrations by Helen Mason Grose. As always, this edition is complete and unabridged.

Author(s): Nathaniel Hawthorne

Illustrator(s): Helen Mason Grose

Translator(s): None

Book Size: 6" x 9"

Pages: 293

Font Size: 12pt

ISBN: 9781649659248

ASIN: 1649659245

  • Paperback - Black & White: Perfect bound with gloss cover; cream standard paper.
  • Paperback - Color: Perfect bound with gloss cover; white standard paper.
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About the Author

Nathaniel Hawthorne emerges as one of the most iconic American writers of the 19th century, renowned for his masterful exploration of psychological complexity and moral ambiguity in his literary works. Born in Salem, Massachusetts, Hawthorne's upbringing was heavily influenced by his Puritan ancestry, a theme that would later feature prominently in his writing. His early life was marked by tragedy, as his father's death forced the family into relative seclusion, fostering a deep introspection that would resonate in his fiction.