“That Jim Crow there in the window," answered the urchin, holding out a cent, and pointing to the gingerbread figure that had attracted his notice, as he loitered along to school; "the one that has not a broken foot.”
Quote by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Work
The house of the seven gables
Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel is a psychological and historical narrative that delves into the dark secrets of a New England family and their ancestral home, the House of the Seven Gables, which is imbued with a sense of Gothic atmosphere and symbolism. 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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