Our Old Home and Septimius Felton

Set in 1873, this two-volume collection showcases Nathaniel Hawthorne's exploration of human nature through his significant works, including his travelogue, Our Old Home, detailing a journey to England. The existence of Septimius Felton, a posthumously published manuscript, adds depth to Hawthorne's literary legacy, previously unknown to anyone but the author himself. Renowned for his dark themes, Hawthorne remains a pivotal figure in the American Renaissance, alongside contemporaries like Edgar Allan Poe.