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The House of the Seven Gables

Hawthorne’s novel blends Gothic atmosphere with moral allegory, using the decaying Pyncheon mansion as a symbol of the destructive power of inherited sin and greed. While dark and mysterious, the narrative also offers hope through the character of Phoebe, whose warmth and innocence suggest renewal. The House of the Seven Gables remains a classic of American literature, praised for its psychological depth, rich symbolism, and haunting exploration of human conscience.

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PS 1861 H39

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New York : international collection library.,

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298 p.

Language

English

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PS 1861 H39

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Family — Fiction
American fiction — 19th century
Gothic fiction
Guilt and redemption — Fiction
Social class — Fiction

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The House of the Seven Gables is a Gothic novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne, first published in 1851 by Ticknor, Reed & Fields in Boston. Set in a gloomy New England mansion, the story follows the Pyncheon family, whose history is marred by greed, guilt, and a centuries-old curse. Through the intertwined lives of its characters—especially Hepzibah, Clifford, Phoebe, and Judge Pyncheon—the novel explores themes of ancestral sin, retribution, and the possibility of redemption.

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