Twenty four of the best of Hawthorne's short stories.

The short stories, reflecting Hawthorne's Puritan background and his use of symbolism and allegory, are presented with biographical notes.

A collection of writings by American author Nathaniel Hawthorne, including Fanshawe, The Scarlet Letter, The House of Seven Gables, The Blithedale Romance, The Marble Faun, and thirty-three stories.

Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864) was an American novelist and short story writer whose works are deeply rooted in Puritanism, a branch of Protestantism that originated in England during the 16th century. Hawthorne's stories are often based on moral and religious themes and explore the psychological complexities of guilt, sin, and pride. -Amazon.