The House of the Seven Gables - (Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels) by Nathaniel Hawthorne (Paperback)

The House of the Seven Gables is a timeless classic that delves into the themes of ancestral guilt, revenge, and resolution.

Set in 17th century New England, this gothic novel follows the lives of the Pyncheon family, who are plagued by a dying man's curse upon their immorally obtained property.

Judge Jaffrey Pyncheon, an iron-hearted hypocrite and intellectual heir to the mansion's unscrupulous founder, seeks to railroad two of his elderly relatives out of the house.

However, only two young people stand in his way - a visiting country cousin and an enigmatic boarder skilled in mesmerism.

Through this family drama, Hawthorne explores the darkness at the heart of American society, corrupted by greed and pride.

With its richly detailed setting and complex characters, The House of the Seven Gables is a must-read for anyone interested in classic literature and the human condition.