Nathaniel Hawthorne

House of the Seven Gables (eBook, PDF)

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Produktbeschreibung

In an old, gloomy New England mansion, a woman opens a shop to support her brother, recently returned from prison. She takes on a border, and a distant relative--a beautiful, lively young woman--comes to live with them as well. The fragile bond between this group is shaken by the secret history of the house and their wealthy cousin who wants to take it from them.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: The Floating Press
• Seitenzahl: 306
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Februar 2010
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781776511594
• Artikelnr.: 54273667

Autorenporträt

Nathaniel Hawthorne was born in 1804 in Salem, Massachusetts, and became one of America's greatest novelists. His writing often explored themes of sin, guilt, and the effects of the past, influenced by his Puritan ancestry. Some of his most famous works include The Scarlet Letter and The House of the Seven Gables.Hawthorne's life in New England shaped his writing. He briefly lived at the transcendentalist commune, Brook Farm, and later settled in the countryside. His works often featured gothic elements and explored the darker sides of human nature.In his later years, Hawthorne worked as the U.S. consul in Liverpool, England. Though he faced financial hardships, his work earned widespread acclaim. He passed away in 1864, leaving a lasting impact on American literature.