“It is to the credit of human nature that, except where its selfishness is brought into play, it loves more readily than it hates.”
Quote by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Work
Nathaniel Hawthorne: Collected Novels: Scarlet Letter / House of Seven Gables / Blithedale Romance / Fanshawe / Marble Faun: Library of America #10
This comprehensive volume brings together five of Nathaniel Hawthorne's most renowned works. "The Scarlet Letter" delves into the complexities of sin and redemption, while "The House of the Seven Gables" explores family secrets and the past's influence on the present. "Blithedale Romance" examines the utopian experiment gone awry, and "Fanshawe" portrays a young man's quest for identity. "The Marble Faun" combines gothic elements with a European backdrop. Together, these novels offer a rich tapestry of Hawthorne's literary achievements. more
Author
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American novelist known for his Gothic novels and romantic works. His writings often delve into themes of morality and sin, influenced by his family history and Puritan background. more
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