«The House of the Seven Gables» in English with a Parallel Translation
Original title:
The House of the Seven Gables
Language:
English
Difficulty:
C1
Year:
1851
Number of pages:
228
The House of Seven Gables is a Gothic novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne, published in 1851. The plot takes place in the mansion of the Pyncheon family. Previously, the property belonged to Matthew Maule. A conflict broke out between Maule and the Pyncheon, as a result of which Maule was accused of witchcraft. Before his execution, he put a curse on the Pyncheon family, which subsequently fell into decline. However, there is still hope for redemption.
