The House of the Seven Gables

Nathaniel Hawthorne

Apr 2016 · Open Road Media

About this ebook

A family burdened by the sins of their forebears seeks redemption in this Gothic masterpiece from one of the most influential voices in American literature
 
In a small New England town, the haunted halls of Pyncheon House trap its current owners—Hepzibah Pyncheon and her brother, Clifford—in an atmosphere of gloom and despair. Two hundred years ago, their ancestor seized the property from a man sentenced to death for practicing witchcraft. At his execution, the man placed a curse on the Pyncheons, and the family has been plagued by tragedy ever since.
 
Enlivened by the arrival of Phoebe, a pretty young relative who begins a tentative romance with Holgrave, their mysterious attic lodger, Hepzibah and Clifford hope that the curse has finally lifted. But before a new day can dawn, they must first contend with Judge Jaffrey Pyncheon, whose greed and treachery threaten to doom the family forevermore.
 
Inspired by the role his ancestors played in the Salem witch trials, Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote The House of the Seven Gables to explore the complicated legacy of the Puritans. First published in 1851, his savage indictment of the darkness at the heart of the American dream is more powerful than ever.
 
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Ratings and reviews

This has been one of my favorite novels for many years!! I love the classic Gothic tale by, Nathaniel Hawthorne and it's darkly appealing atmosphere that quickly draws you in! I very much enjoy the unique writing style, the singular eccentricity of many of the characters, and the underlying sadness. A thought provoking classic, still well worth a read (or many reads, as in my case) even all this time later it is still very relatable! It's one of my favorite novels and always shall be. :-) Thanks- Amanda M. Heath '82

I bought this book hoping to read it but once downloaded it shows 1 letter per page, making it impossible to read, very disappointing, especially after paying money for the book

love it so much

About the author

Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804–1864) was an American author whose works are notable for their psychological complexity, dark romanticism, and themes of sin and retribution. Born in Salem, Massachusetts, Hawthorne was a descendant of the earliest Puritan settlers, including one of the judges in the Salem witch trials. In addition to The Scarlet Letter, his well-known works include the novel The House of the Seven Gables and the story collection Twice-Told Tales.