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Nathaniel Hawthorne : Collected Novels: Fanshawe, The Scarlet Letter, The House of the Seven Gables, The Blithedale Romance, The,Used
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The Library of America presents in one giftable collection all 5 of Nathaniel Hawthornes worldfamous novelsincluding The House of the Seven Gables and The Scarlet Letter.Written in a richly suggestive style that seems remarkably contemporary, Nathaniel Hawthornes novels permeated by his own history as well as Americas.In The House of the Seven Gables, Nathaniel Hawthorne alludes to his ancestors involvement in the Salem witch trials, as he follows the fortunes of two rival families, the Maules and the Pyncheons. The novel moves across 150 years of American history, from an ancestral crime condoned by Puritan theocracy to reconciliation and a new beginning in the bustling Jacksonian era.Considered Hawthornes greatest work, The Scarlet Letter is a dramatic allegory of the social consequences of adultery and the subversive force of personal desire in a community of laws. The transgression of Hester Prynne and Arthur Dimmesdale, the innate lawlessness of their bastard child Pearl, and the torturous jealousy of the husband Roger Chillingworth eventually erupt through the stern reserve of Puritan Boston. The Scarlet Letter engages the moral and romantic imagination of readers who ponder the question of sexual freedom and its place in the social world.Fanshawe is an engrossing apprentice work that Hawthorne published anonymously and later sought to suppress. Written during his undergraduate years at Bowdoin College, it is a tragic romance of an ascetic scholars love for a merchants daughter.The Blithedale Romance is a novel about the perils, which Hawthorne knew firsthand, of living in a utopian community. The utilitarian reformer Hollingsworth, the reticent narrator Miles Coverdale, the unearthly Priscilla, and the sensuous Zenobia (purportedly modeled on Margaret Fuller) act out a drama of love and rejection, idealism and chicanery, millennial hope and suicidal despair on an experimental commune in rural Massachusetts.The Marble Faun, Hawthornes last finished novel, uses Italian landscapes where sunlight gives way to mythological shadings as a background for mysteries of identity and murder. Its two young Americans, Kenyon and Hilda, become caught up in the disastrous passion of Donatello, an ingenuous nobleman, for the beautiful, mysterious Miriam, a woman trying to escape her past.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What are the main novels included in Nathaniel Hawthorne's collected works? A: The collection includes five of Nathaniel Hawthorne's famous novels: Fanshawe, The Scarlet Letter, The House of the Seven Gables, The Blithedale Romance, and The Marble Faun.
- Q: What themes are explored in The Scarlet Letter? A: The Scarlet Letter explores themes such as the social consequences of adultery, personal desire versus community laws, and the complexities of moral judgment.
- Q: Is this collection suitable for readers new to Nathaniel Hawthorne? A: Yes, this collection is suitable for new readers as it provides a comprehensive introduction to Hawthorne's major works, showcasing his style and thematic concerns.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition, which typically means it shows some signs of wear but is still fully functional and readable.
- Q: How many pages does this collection have? A: This collection contains a total of 1272 pages, making it a substantial read for fans of classic literature.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a classic appearance for collectors.
- Q: When was this edition of the collected novels published? A: This edition was published on April 15, 1983.
- Q: Are there any special features included in this collection? A: There are no specific additional features mentioned, but the collection itself is a giftable compilation of Hawthorne's major works.
- Q: What genre does this collection belong to? A: This collection falls under the 'Classics' genre, highlighting its significance in American literature.
- Q: Who is the author of these novels? A: The author of the novels included in this collection is Nathaniel Hawthorne, a prominent American writer known for his contributions to 19th-century literature.