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Delphi Complete Works of Nathaniel Hawthorne (Illustrated)

The Delphi Complete Works of Nathaniel Hawthorne (Illustrated) is a meticulously curated compilation of the author's extensive body of work. It features a variety of his most renowned novels such as 'The Scarlet Letter' and 'The House of the Seven Gables,' alongside a selection of his short stories and other writings. Each piece is accompanied by illustrative imagery, enhancing the reader's experience of Hawthorne's rich and complex narratives. This collection is a must-have for fans of American literature and those interested in exploring the works of one of the nation's most celebrated authors. more

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Nathaniel Hawthorne
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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“When the taste for physical gratifications among them has grown more rapidly than their education . . . the time will come when men are carried away and lose all self-restraint . . . . It is not necessary to do violence to such a people in order to strip them of the rights they enjoy; they themselves willingly loosen their hold. . . . they neglect their chief business which is to remain their own masters.”