Mosses From An Old Manse, And Other Stories

Exploring themes of reason versus emotion and the tension between Puritanism and the supernatural, this collection features 25 short stories and sketches penned during Hawthorne's time at the Old Manse. Notable works include "Rappaccini's Daughter," "The Birthmark," and "Young Goodman Brown," alongside the title essay and the historical tale "Roger Malvin's Burial." Hawthorne's writing is celebrated for its imaginative quality, purity, and spontaneity, making these tales a significant contribution to American literature.