The House of the Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne - First Edition
This is a true first edition of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The House of the Seven Gables,” published in 1851. The book does show significant ware, most notably to the bottom of the spine. It also has a loose binding and cracked hinges. However, all pages are present and are clean. Overall, the book is in acceptable condition.
Hawthorne’s novel explores themes of guilt, inheritance, and the supernatural. The story revolves around the Pyncheon family, who are cursed by the wrongdoings of their ancestor, Matthew Maule, a man accused of witchcraft. The narrative commences in an imposing gabled mansion in Salem, Massachusetts, where the surviving members of the Pyncheon lineage reside.
The central figure is Hepzibah Pyncheon, a reclusive and impoverished woman, who runs a failing shop from the house. Her life changes with the arrival of Holgrave, a young artist and distant relative living in the attic. As the tale unfolds, the ghosts of the past—both literal and metaphorical—haunt the family, drawing in visitors like Clifford Pyncheon, Hepzibah's brother who has returned from imprisonment, and the spirited Phoebe, a cousin whose presence brings hope and vitality to the somber household.
The novel delves into the various manifestations of the family curse, which is symbolized by the dilapidated house. It examines the effects of inherited guilt and the quest for redemption, ultimately culminating in a confrontation with the Pyncheons' tumultuous history. Hawthorne's narrative weaves together elements of gothic fiction and social commentary, making “The House of the Seven Gables” a poignant reflection on the weight of the past and the potential for renewal.
This is a true first edition of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The House of the Seven Gables,” published in 1851. The book does show significant ware, most notably to the bottom of the spine. It also has a loose binding and cracked hinges. However, all pages are present and are clean. Overall, the book is in acceptable condition.
Hawthorne’s novel explores themes of guilt, inheritance, and the supernatural. The story revolves around the Pyncheon family, who are cursed by the wrongdoings of their ancestor, Matthew Maule, a man accused of witchcraft. The narrative commences in an imposing gabled mansion in Salem, Massachusetts, where the surviving members of the Pyncheon lineage reside.
The central figure is Hepzibah Pyncheon, a reclusive and impoverished woman, who runs a failing shop from the house. Her life changes with the arrival of Holgrave, a young artist and distant relative living in the attic. As the tale unfolds, the ghosts of the past—both literal and metaphorical—haunt the family, drawing in visitors like Clifford Pyncheon, Hepzibah's brother who has returned from imprisonment, and the spirited Phoebe, a cousin whose presence brings hope and vitality to the somber household.
The novel delves into the various manifestations of the family curse, which is symbolized by the dilapidated house. It examines the effects of inherited guilt and the quest for redemption, ultimately culminating in a confrontation with the Pyncheons' tumultuous history. Hawthorne's narrative weaves together elements of gothic fiction and social commentary, making “The House of the Seven Gables” a poignant reflection on the weight of the past and the potential for renewal.
This is a true first edition of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The House of the Seven Gables,” published in 1851. The book does show significant ware, most notably to the bottom of the spine. It also has a loose binding and cracked hinges. However, all pages are present and are clean. Overall, the book is in acceptable condition.
Hawthorne’s novel explores themes of guilt, inheritance, and the supernatural. The story revolves around the Pyncheon family, who are cursed by the wrongdoings of their ancestor, Matthew Maule, a man accused of witchcraft. The narrative commences in an imposing gabled mansion in Salem, Massachusetts, where the surviving members of the Pyncheon lineage reside.
The central figure is Hepzibah Pyncheon, a reclusive and impoverished woman, who runs a failing shop from the house. Her life changes with the arrival of Holgrave, a young artist and distant relative living in the attic. As the tale unfolds, the ghosts of the past—both literal and metaphorical—haunt the family, drawing in visitors like Clifford Pyncheon, Hepzibah's brother who has returned from imprisonment, and the spirited Phoebe, a cousin whose presence brings hope and vitality to the somber household.
The novel delves into the various manifestations of the family curse, which is symbolized by the dilapidated house. It examines the effects of inherited guilt and the quest for redemption, ultimately culminating in a confrontation with the Pyncheons' tumultuous history. Hawthorne's narrative weaves together elements of gothic fiction and social commentary, making “The House of the Seven Gables” a poignant reflection on the weight of the past and the potential for renewal.