The House of the Seven Gables (novel)

"The House of the Seven Gables," a novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne, explores themes of guilt, witchcraft, and family legacy. Set in a dilapidated mansion in Salem, Massachusetts, the story revolves around the Pyncheon family, who are haunted by a curse stemming from their ancestor's greed. The narrative intertwines the lives of several characters, including a distant cousin, Hepzibah Pyncheon, and her friend, Clifford. Through rich symbolism and a haunting atmosphere, the novel examines the effects of history on the present, as well as the struggle for redemption in the face of past sins.