For nearly a century and a half, Hawthorne's masterpiece has mesmerized readers and critics alike. One of the greatest American novels, its themes of sin, guilt, and redemption, woven through a story of adultery in the early days of the Massachusetts Colony, are revealed with remarkable psychological penetration and understanding of the human heart. New introductory Note.
Here's a sample of other books in this Dover category
Bartleby and Benito Cereno by Herman Melville Two classics in one volume: "Bartleby," a disturbing moral allegory set in 19th-century New York, and "Benito Cereno," a gripping sea adventure that probes the nature of man's depravity.
The Turn of the Screw by Henry James Gripping ghost story by great novelist depicts the sinister transformation of 2 innocent children into flagrant liars and hypocrites. An elegantly told tale of unspoken horror and psychological terror.
Young Goodman Brown and Other Short Stories by Nathaniel Hawthorne Choice collection of masterly short fiction. In addition to title story: "The Birthmark," "Rappaccini's Daughter," "Roger Malvin's Burial," "The Artist of the Beautiful," "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment," and "My Kinsman, Major Molineux."
The Beast in the Jungle and Other Stories by Henry James One of James's finest moments, "The Beast in the Jungle" is a portrait of a man alienated from life and love. Also includes "The Jolly Corner" and "The Altar of the Dead." Note.
The House of the Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne Greedy Colonel Pyncheon builds his mansion on ill-gotten ground, setting the stage for generations of suffering. Years later, a country cousin and young boarder attempt to reverse the tide of misfortunes surrounding the house.
The Blithedale Romance by Nathaniel Hawthorne A group of Utopians, unhappy with a dissolute, mid-19th-century America, takes to the pastoral life; but instead of changing the world, they pursue self-centered paths, ultimately leading to tragedy.
The Marble Faun by Nathaniel Hawthorne Murder and romance, innocence and experience dominate this sinister novel set in mid-19th-century Rome when a violent crime of passion irrevocably links the lives of 3 young American artists and their Italian friend.
A Wonder Book: Heroes and Monsters of Greek Mythology by Nathaniel Hawthorne Evil creatures, magical feats, and exciting adventures abound in this captivating archive of 6 classic tales, retold by one of America's great writers.
Moby-Dick by Herman Melville A masterpiece of storytelling and symbolic realism, this thrilling maritime adventure and epic saga pits Ahab, a brooding and vengeful sea captain, against the great white whale that came to dominate his life.
