Gothic Worlds: Nathaniel Hawthorne Classics

“Gothic Worlds: Nathaniel Hawthorne Classics” includes: 16 unique images While The Scarlet Letter remains Nathaniel Hawthorne’s most famous work, his mastery of the American Gothic shines in lesser-known gems. Gothic Worlds: Nathaniel Hawthorne Classics gathers his finest short stories–like the intoxicating “Rappaccini’s Daughter,” the haunting “The Birth-Mark,” and the unsettling “Young Goodman Brown”–into one must-read anthology. Perfect for those who crave the eerie depths of gothic fiction or seek to venture beyond Edgar Allan Poe’s shadow, this collection is a dark treasure waiting to be explored. The short stories included are: The Ambitious Guest: A poignant tale of a young traveler whose dreams of greatness collide with the fragile hopes of a mountain family. The Birth-Mark: A haunting story of a scientist obsessed with removing his wife’s one imperfection, testing the limits of love and human flawlessness. The Devil in the Manuscript: A fiery descent into a writer’s frustration as his rejected works unleash a destructive force beyond the page. The Minister’s Black Veil: A mysterious parable of a clergyman who dons a dark veil, stirring unease and introspection among his Puritan flock. The Prophetic Pictures: An eerie narrative of a painter whose portraits seem to capture–and perhaps foretell–the fates of his subjects. Graves and Goblins: A reflective piece blending the macabre and the meditative, exploring the spectral ties between the living and the dead. Rappaccini’s Daughter: A lush yet toxic tale of a young woman raised among deadly flowers, caught between her father’s science and a lover’s devotion. Young Goodman Brown: A chilling journey into the forest where a man confronts the hidden sins of his pious community–or his own mind.