The House of the Seven Gables
Nathaniel Hawthorne
To inherit a great fortune. To inherit a great misfortune.’ These words, from Nathaniel Hawthorne’s notebook, neatly encapsulate the theme of The House of the Seven Gables – that of a family whose fortunes are poisoned by its past misdeeds. The sins of the Pyncheon father are visited upon his children over a period of several generations, until such time as one of his descendants unites with a member of the family he has wronged. Love conquers hate, and new blood washes away the original crime. This intriguing and insightful novel truly deserves its significant place in the canon of American literature.
Duration - 21h 15m.
Author - Nathaniel Hawthorne.
Narrator - Peter Marinker.
Published Date - Wednesday, 18 January 2023.
Location:
United States
Description:
To inherit a great fortune. To inherit a great misfortune.’ These words, from Nathaniel Hawthorne’s notebook, neatly encapsulate the theme of The House of the Seven Gables – that of a family whose fortunes are poisoned by its past misdeeds. The sins of the Pyncheon father are visited upon his children over a period of several generations, until such time as one of his descendants unites with a member of the family he has wronged. Love conquers hate, and new blood washes away the original crime. This intriguing and insightful novel truly deserves its significant place in the canon of American literature. Duration - 21h 15m. Author - Nathaniel Hawthorne. Narrator - Peter Marinker. Published Date - Wednesday, 18 January 2023.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
Duration:00:08:31
Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
Duration:00:10:49
Chapter 4
Duration:00:26:44
Chapter 5
Duration:00:13:38
Chapter 6
Duration:00:10:42
Chapter 7
Duration:00:05:58
Chapter 8
Duration:00:14:23
Chapter 9
Duration:00:08:35
Chapter 10
Duration:00:10:14
Chapter 11
Duration:00:11:09
Chapter 12
Duration:00:06:08
Chapter 13
Duration:00:22:03
Chapter 14
Duration:00:09:13
Chapter 15
Duration:00:05:04
Chapter 16
Duration:00:17:23
Chapter 17
Duration:00:08:28
Chapter 18
Duration:00:06:18
Chapter 19
Duration:00:05:30
Chapter 20
Duration:00:13:29
Chapter 21
Duration:00:13:53